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Santa will switch on the lights in the Market Yard at 6 o'clock.

Local groups, businesses, and volunteers have been busy preparing a calendar of winter activities aimed at boosting community spirit and supporting local enterprises.

Charlie McGettigan has speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound following the announcement the state broadcaster will boycott this year's competition over Israel's participation.

Garda John Caroll received a bronze medal and a certificate of bravery for a rescue mission he conducted in April 2003.

There will be a raffle and the opportunity to pick up some handmade gifts for loved ones this Christmas.

It's taking place on the square in Roscommon Town with events also planned for Loughnaneane Park.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has published a request for tender for the provision of an electronic monitoring service provider.

It will take place on Tuesday evening and will feature special guest caller, Cllr Peggy Nolan.

The brother-and-sister duo were selected to showcase Roscommon in this year's celebration, bringing local spirit to a national audience.

Labour Party's Nessa Cosgrove argues that child poverty is the result of political choices, and says the €750 million of VAT for restaurant chains or increased defence spending could instead be directed toward measures like enhanced child benefit.

Enhanced workshops, digital learning suites, and modernised teaching spaces will position the centre as a premier hub for apprenticeships and lifelong learning.

The project is set to be carried out at Ard Michael on the Ballinalee Road in Longford Town.

Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to brief cabinet with proposals to verify the age of children on social media as part of larger plans to set a digital age of consent.

Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan told the Seanad the improvement and maintenance of the regional and local road network is the responsibility of each local authority.