Santa and his helpers have officially switched on the Christmas lights in Roscommon Town. This evening hundreds of people have crowded into the town to sample the festive atmosphere and to witness the official countdown to Christmas.

It is all about making memories, says the Roscommon Christmas Lights Committee

Buying an engagement ring is a major financial decision.

The deadline for your messages is Sunday, December 10th 

By doing a little something kind for someone this Christmas season it could create a happy feeling, which will echo in a mind and ignite a flame inside for eternity.

'Things have never been better,' says the chairperson of Enterprise Castlerea