The devastating effects of drugs and anti-social behaviour in Roscrea has prompted the community to respond, determined to help addicts while ridding the town of dealers writes Kathryn Hayes.

Up to a thousand people turned out last night for a public meeting to tackle drug abuse in Roscrea in County Tipperary.

THE ESB has won a €22 million contract to service Eircom’s strategic energy requirements over the next two years.