News - Ballaghaderreen
Calls made to re-develop former factory in Ballaghaderreen
The plant shut in 2008, with the loss of 200 jobs, and has remained vacant ever since.
May 14, 2024 13:37
Increase in the numbers attending local Masses - Bishop Paul Dempsey
Paul Dempsey celebrated his final Mass in Ballaghaderreen yesterday, where he was presented with departing gifts.
May 13, 2024 12:42
Extensive forestry damage in large fire near Ballaghaderreen
The forest fire spread through a number of forestry plantations.
May 12, 2024 20:13
Much loved bishop to celebrate his final mass in Ballaghaderreen today
The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.
May 12, 2024 09:17
New calls for change to Carrick bypass route
The project is currently at design stage and a 5.8km route has been selected, going from the Dublin Road to the Boyle Road.
May 10, 2024 13:20
Calls for Ballaghaderreen works to take place at night
The €4.5-million public realm project got under way last month and will take around 18 months to complete.
May 10, 2024 09:25
Public urged to heed coroner's road safety message
Brian O'Connor spoke out strongly at an inquest into two people who died in a single-vehicle crash in Ballaghaderreen two years ago.
May 9, 2024 15:37
Local councillor says public realm works will close Ballaghaderreen businesses
Contracts were recently signed for the 3.5 million euro project, and it's due to be substantially complete in August 2025.
May 9, 2024 14:01
Man hospitalised after van and minibus crash in Ballaghaderreen
The driver of the van has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
May 9, 2024 13:26
Bishop Dempsey to bid farewell in Ballaghaderreen on Sunday
It was recently announced he would be leaving the west to become an Auxilary Bishop of Dublin.
May 8, 2024 07:42
Council purchases 13 derelict houses in Ballaghaderreen
The local authority will now refurbish the houses and let them out as social homes.
May 2, 2024 14:42
Group criticises local politicians for failing to attend public meeting in Ballaghaderreen
The public meeting took place following confirmation that planned modular housing for Ukrainian refugees would now not go ahead at a site in Ballaghaderreen.
Apr 24, 2024 16:22
Ballaghaderreen Concerned Citizens to hold another public meeting this evening
It comes following recent confirmation from the Department of Integration that 47 modular units proposed for a site in the town would not go ahead.
Apr 23, 2024 17:11
Roscommon council told to buy 37 vacant houses in Ballaghaderreen
Many of the homes in Gleann Ard are derelict and there is widespread illegal dumping.
Apr 12, 2024 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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