In two instances, the culprits stayed long enough to make food and hot drinks in the properties.

Verge trimming is a road maintenance operation conducted by local authorities, during which grass is cut on the side of the road to enhance visibility for people and motorists at junctions.

As part of the Roscommon Bound campaign, Global Rossie Day takes place officially this Sunday but there will be a number of events today in Roscommon town.

It came as the party confirmed it would run two candidates in the forthcoming General Election at its selection convention last night.

A series of burglaries in Elphin, Tulsk, Ballaghaderreen and Loughglynn are currently under investigation by An Garda Siochána.

It's hoped the measure will prevent homes being flooded around Lough Funshinagh this winter.

It's starting in the Castlerea Mart grounds at 4pm on Sunday, September 29, and will then head down to the Town Square.

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the value of residential properties throughout the Shannonside region.