News - Ballaghaderreen
Businessman calls for new public realm plan for Strokestown
Ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 13:42
Tributes paid to Ballaghaderreen GAA legend and former garda
Jim Fleming died peacefully on Tuesday in Mayo Hospice in Castlebar while aged in his 80s.
Mar 20, 2025 13:26
Ten local politicians write to Council calling for new public realm scheme for Ballaghaderreen
The only ones not to sign it were Independent Tom Crosby and Fianna Fáil's Sean Moylan.
Mar 20, 2025 07:31
LISTEN: Strokestown activists back calls for changes to Ballagh public realm plan
Residents and businesses are concerned about the loss of 47 car-parking spaces, the widening of footpaths and the narrowing of streets.
Mar 19, 2025 22:56
Ballaghaderreen works to benefit multi-nationals not local shops-Murphy
The public are criticizing the loss of 47 car-parking spaces and the widening of footpaths.
Mar 19, 2025 13:16
Fire services tackle wild fire near Castlerea
Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis fire services attended the scene - as Castlerea fire station closed several years ago.
Mar 18, 2025 13:24
Ballagh public realm plan could close businesses, claims auctioneer
Ballaghaderreen auctioneer James Kilcoyne says the plans will kill business in the town.
Mar 18, 2025 13:16
PODCAST: Businesses will be forced to close if Ballagh public realm plan goes ahead, rally hears
Many residents feel the plan would ruin the town.
Mar 17, 2025 21:50
LISTEN: Controversial Ballagh public realm project can't be reversed - Crosby
Deputy Claire Kerrane says the planning permission granted for the project can be changed by Roscommon County Council.
Mar 17, 2025 18:50
LISTEN AND WATCH: 500 people attend rally in Ballagh, as TD claims public realm plan can be changed
Hundreds of local people turned out to show their support on The Square, along with groups from Strokestown and Boyle.
Mar 16, 2025 16:46
Ballaghaderreen protest rally today over streetscape changes
Over 520 submissions were made to Roscommon County Council in response to the plans but the local authority says the works are a once in a lifetime transformational opportunity.
Mar 16, 2025 09:29
Man who ran brothels across Shannonside region found with child abuse material on his phone
He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 19 sample counts, including using false instruments, inducing landlords to rent properties to him and possession of the proceeds of crime.
Mar 14, 2025 17:10
Large crowds expected at Ballaghaderreen protest on Sunday
The Council has confirmed the works will result in the loss of around 47 parking spaces in the town centre.
Mar 14, 2025 07:50
Ceremony to mark official installation of new Bishop of Achonry
Kevin Doran was appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of the diocese in February.
Mar 11, 2025 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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