Gardaí are investigating after Elphin Mart was broken into in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The region has been subject to several break ins targeted at commercial premises in the past number of weeks.

The action will take the form of a work to rule by nurses in the areas affected.

Fianna Fáil councillor Sean Moylan is calling for an immediate review of the Roscommon's policing policy.

It was announced in April the dioceses would 'begin a process of leading towards a closer union'- and Bishop Doran now heads both of them

The road is currently closed for technical examination and local diversions are in place.

The family day is being held at the Kilbride Community Centre and is marking the country's Independence Day, which occurred on September 7th.

Strokestown Agricultural and Industrial Show in Co Roscommon will take place in Strokestown Park.