The fire broke out at around two o'clock on Tuesday morning in the Deerpark area of Swinford.

Gardaí say sums of money and items were taken in the course of both incidents.

It would mean a town's 'last hotel' wouldn't be used to house asylum seekers.

The Independent councillor said water levels were now higher than they were in 2021 and local homes were in extreme danger.

Gardai are asking any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to contact them.

The scene is preserved for a technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

Roscommon County Council says it is taking steps to improve conditions for all vulnerable road-users.

The car in which the mother of two was travelling in hit a wall and entered the water in Menlo in Galway almost two weeks ago.