News - Anthony Waldron
Street lights badly needed in west Roscommon village - Holland
The need for lighting in Lisacul was first raised by the late councillor Anthony Waldron but no progress has been made since he passed away earlier this year.
Nov 21, 2025 08:21
Councillor would not like to see Castlerea pool turned into indoor facility
A record of almost 20,000 people visited Castlerea swimming pool over the summer.
Sep 7, 2025 12:54
Late Roscommon Councillor remembered at opening of new facilities
New slipways have been built at Frenchlawn in Ballintubber and Dundermott in Ballymoe.
Jul 7, 2025 13:39
Late councillor to be remembered at opening of new facilities in west Roscommon
They're designed to improve access to the Suck River.
Jul 6, 2025 09:20
Minister plays down prospect of building indoor swimming pool in Castlerea
A committee was set up to discuss carrying out a feasibility study for an indoor pool.
Jun 23, 2025 17:15
Councillor says online commentary an 'injustice' to late Anthony Waldron
Michael Holland was selected to replace the late councillor by 13 votes to 3 at a special meeting of Roscommon County Council on Monday.
May 28, 2025 13:23
Waldron's replacement promises to be a full-time councillor in Roscommon
The Ballintubber man won the backing of 13 of 17 councillors at a special meeting of the local authority this afternoon.
May 26, 2025 17:48
Michael Holland Snr selected to replace late Roscommon councillor
He was co-opted onto the local authority with 13 of 17 councillors backing him at a special meeting at Áras an Chontae.
May 26, 2025 12:28
Waldron supporter says Michael Holland Snr is 'ideal replacement'
It comes as Mairead Kenny officially withdraws from the race to be co-opted.
May 22, 2025 14:10
One of Waldron's closest supporters "disgusted" Murray won't be taking council seat
The 12-person alliance that controls the council is backing Michael Holland Senior.
May 22, 2025 07:22
Michael Holland Senior to take Anthony Waldron's council seat
Sources say the alliance that controls the local authority is set to back him.
May 21, 2025 12:45
CONFIRMED: Four candidates vying to replace Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron
Monksland's Ernie Draper, Balltintubber's Michael Holland Senior, Donamon's Mairead Kenny and Ballintubber's Gail Murray.
May 16, 2025 11:48
Anthony Waldron ally backs Gail Murray for his vacant council seat
Today is the deadline for people to enter the race - and councillors will pick the successful candidate on May 26th.
May 15, 2025 13:37
Another female councillor needed in Roscommon, says Ballintober's Gail Murray
Only five of the 17 councillors in Roscommon are women.
May 12, 2025 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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