It's a challenging time for The Irish Blood Transfusion service because 45 clinics are lost due to the way Christmas falls this year.

The facility didn't open until July this year because of a shortage of lifeguards.

Family Carers Ireland are urging loved ones, neighbours and friends to check in on those tasked with full-time care.

Paddy Mahon says most councillors agree that the county town requires significant attention.

Flood relief works at the former turlough have been held up by High Court actions by an environmental group since 2021.

Money is being invested in breast pumps for mums of babies born critically ill or pre term.

Earlier this month, Roscommon councillors signed off on a record budget worth almost €80m for next year.

The measures come in an effort to combat money laundering.