Gardaí responded to the incident in the Dublin Gate Street area of the town.

New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.

A study has been published by Irish Country Living.

In his victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Carty said the actions of the Connors gang had greatly affected his life.

James is described as being 6 foot 3 with a slim build.

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen temperatures hit the mid-teens in recent days.

They'll be in service on Bank Holiday weekends in May, June, August and October and on Culture Night.

It is part of An Garda Síochána's latest appointments and allocations bulletin.