News - Ballinagare
Year-long wait for planning decision on controversial Roscommon wind farm
A total of 11 turbines, measuring 185 metres tall, are planned for Frenchpark and Ballinagare.
May 26, 2026 13:17
Popular local priest confirms transfer
In a statement shared online, Fr Micheál said he is to be transferred to the parish of Ahascragh and Caltra at the request of Bishop Kevin Doran.
May 11, 2026 17:41
Roscommon Cathaoirleach pays tribute to those who passed away on the N5
A 7 kilometre stretch of the new road, bypassing Frenchpark and Sheepwalk was opened earlier by Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.
Mar 26, 2026 17:39
N5 bypass between Ballinagare and Tibohine to open next month
Roscommon County Council chief executive Shane Tiernan confirmed the news at yesterday's council meeting.
Feb 24, 2026 14:01
No one injured after truck crashes in Roscommon
The single-vehicle collision, involving a truck, occurred in Ballinagare shortly after 10pm last night.
Jan 21, 2026 13:46
Man hospitalised after house badly damaged in Roscommon fire
The blaze broke out in Ballinagare at around 1.30 yesterday morning.
Jan 13, 2026 11:45
N5 bypass to be "game-changer" for West of Ireland
That's according to Roscommon County Council Chief Executive Shane Tiernan.
Jan 4, 2026 10:31
Motorists to be impacted by section of N5 closure
Oct 30, 2025 13:24
Plans revealed for around 11 wind turbines in Roscommon
Carrigeen Power Limited is proposing to build around 11 wind turbines and associated underground grid infrastructure across several townlands - including Cloonshanville and Kinclare.
Oct 21, 2025 13:18
Meeting to discuss Frenchpark roadworks
Some locals have raised concerns over a planned one-way system and a loss of car-parking in Frenchpark.
Sep 2, 2025 13:34
€1 million funding announced for local organisations in Shannonside region
The funding can be used to develop the likes of walkways, parking facilities and improve accessibility.
Jan 12, 2024 13:13
N5 closed at Ballinagare Roscommon following serious RTC this afternoon
The RTC happened this afternoon shortly after 4pm
Jul 7, 2023 18:16
Over €3 million allocated locally under Community Recognition Fund
The €50 million Community Recognition Fund has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.
May 18, 2023 12:58
Increase in turf cutting in designated conservation areas last year
Peat cutting in Special Conservation Areas was banned in 2011.
Mar 6, 2023 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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