News - Castlerea Fire Station
€1.5m: Cost revealed for reopening Castlerea fire station
The station has been closed since 2017, with fire cover provided by other stations.
Nov 21, 2025 08:08
No plans to reopen Castlerea fire station, says local TD
It has been closed for the past eight years, and cover has been provided by other stations.
May 31, 2025 11:15
Roscommon councillor says online comments put added pressure on firefighters
Micheál Frain's comments come following criticism of Roscommon County Council over the continued closure of Castlerea Fire Station.
May 29, 2025 13:40
Major forest fire sparks emergency response in west Roscommon
A number of fire crews are at the scene working to bring it under control.
May 18, 2025 16:05
New calls for reopening of Castlerea fire station after house gutted in blaze
The fire was put out by fire services from neighbouring towns - as Castlerea has been without a fire station since 2017.
May 8, 2025 13:01
Further calls for reopening of Castlerea Fire Station
The local authority hasn't budgeted for the station's reopening.
Dec 6, 2023 13:39
Roscommon council budget includes funds for Castlerea Fire Station
The closure of the fire station in recent years has led to many calls for its reopening
Nov 25, 2022 07:48
Roscommon Galway TD concerned over lack of fire service in Castlerea area
Deputy Claire Kerrane says the second largest town in Roscommon needs a service of its own.
Oct 21, 2022 17:28
Local Councillor calls current fire response time for Castlerea "inadequate"
Pascal Fitzmaurice says a reopening of the fire station in the town would significantly reduce response times.
Oct 3, 2022 13:33
Calls to reopen Castlerea Fire Station at local authority meeting
The closure of the west Roscommon fire station over five years ago was branded as a scandal and disgrace by councillors at this month’s meeting of the local authority.
Sep 26, 2022 17:37
Covid test centre in Castlerea experiencing high demand
The growing spread of Covid around the country is leading to increased demand for testing at several centres nationwide
Aug 18, 2021 11:14
Environment Minister called on to address "alarming" closure of Castlerea fire station
The Minister for the Environment has been called on to address what has been described as the "alarming" decision to remove fire services in Castlerea.
Jul 29, 2020 15:51
Kerrane calls on Council CE to explain why mind was changed on re-opening Castlerea Fire Station
There are calls for the Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council to clarify why he has changed his mind from earlier this year on the
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