News - Ballaghaderreen
Emergency services tackle large fire in west Roscommon
It's believed the fire may have started shortly before lunchtime this afternoon and motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area.
Apr 9, 2025 16:01
Ballaghaderreen swimming pool set to re-open later this month
It's now been confirmed that Splash Swim Schools Ireland will take over the running of the pool with it set to open to the public on Monday, April 28th.
Apr 8, 2025 12:34
Protest over public realm works continues in Ballaghaderreen this morning
Retailers are angry at the €4.5 million plan, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Apr 4, 2025 07:25
Ballaghaderreen Square road closure is the line in the sand for local protestors
Roscommon County Council is appealing to the local community to support the works and avoid what they say will be unnecessary and costly delays
Apr 3, 2025 16:34
Council offer to offset parking space loss as Ballaghaderreen public realm row continues
The 4.5 million euro plan is around 40 per cent complete.
Apr 3, 2025 12:11
Bishop says St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen will not be downgraded
The Dubliner yesterday took over as the Bishop of Achonry, which includes the west Roscommon town - while also remaining as the Bishop of Elphin.
Mar 31, 2025 17:12
Bishop says merging of Achonry and Elphin dioceses is an opening to 'broader horizons'
Kevin Doran's homily will call for communities to enter into a 'new space' which will allow them to 'grow together as the people of God' under their new union.
Mar 30, 2025 15:10
Aurivo fined €350,000 for environmental breaches at Ballaghaderreen plant
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, (ADI), a subsidiary of its global agri-business, must pay €200,000 within six months and €150,000 in staggered payments of €15,000 over the next ten years, Judge Kenneth Connolly ruled at Sligo Circuit Criminal Court yesterday.
Mar 28, 2025 10:20
Brazilian man behind brothels in several local towns jailed for nine years
They were in Longford town, Ballymahon, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon town and other areas.
Mar 26, 2025 20:32
Calls for mediation over controversial Ballaghaderreen public works scheme
One local councillor says he's received several abusive phonecalls regarding the project
Mar 24, 2025 17:21
Crosby gets abusive phone calls over support for Ballagh plan
Councillor Crosby feels vindicated after today's Boyle Municipal District meeting.
Mar 21, 2025 22:11
Boyle MD councillors to discuss Ballagh public realm controversy today
The plan was granted planning permission by the Boyle Municipal District councillors in 2021.
Mar 21, 2025 13:43
Large bog fire in Ballaghaderreen may have been started deliberately
Fire brigades from Ballaghaderreen, Charlestown and Tubbercurry battled the blaze for several hours – to save forestry and houses.
Mar 21, 2025 07:55
Funeral of Ballaghaderreen GAA legend taking place later today
He had a great playing and coaching career with Ballaghaderreen and Mayo - and was a top official with both in later life.
Mar 21, 2025 07:26Shannonside Newsletter
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