The closure is seen as end of an era for customers and staff following 40 years of serving the community in the Roscommon area.

There was a burglary and an attempted break-in in two properties on the outskirts of Strokestown between 1pm and 3pm.

Yesterday, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal recommended Declan O'Callaghan be struck off the roll of solicitors over professional misconduct.

It is one of nine counties without such a facility, along with local counties Cavan, Longford, Roscommon and Sligo.

Four finalists were also awarded dinner for two at Wilde’s Restaurant in The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

Lisa Conroy's mother is from Roscommon and her husband and father are from Galway.

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who played for Galway minors, says the Tribesman could go on to win their first All-Ireland since 2001.

The Rossies face Armagh following last week's two-point victory over Tyrone in Omagh.