News - Castlerea

N60 near Castlerea closed following serious collision

It's understood to be a single-vehicle collision.

Dec 22, 2022 12:58

Castlerea Councillor believes local libraries should be used for digital services

Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice says libraries should be used as facilities for older people to be able to log complaints and seek information

Dec 20, 2022 13:34

Castlerea native calls for pharmacists to be given more prescription powers

It's believed the changes would help under-pressure doctors:.

Dec 16, 2022 11:21

Communities of Tarmon and Castlerea immensely proud of O'Rourke sisters

Lisa and Aoife O'Rourke are set to receive the Freedom of Roscommon in a ceremony this evening.

Dec 8, 2022 13:28

Roscommon Business Women encouraged to partake in new group

The network is free to join.

Nov 13, 2022 10:13

Jury in Colm Horkan murder trial told it can return one of three verdicts

The judge has informed the jury that they may return verdicts of capital murder, murder or manslaughter.

Nov 10, 2022 13:05

Castlerea Garda murder trial hears call from defence not to convict on capital murder charge

Barrister Roisin Lacey, told the jury it 'would be highly unfair to convict Mr silver of capital murder or any alternative murder' and championed the work of her own psychiatric expert witness, Dr Brenda Wright over the prosecution's Professor Henry Kennedy

Nov 9, 2022 17:45

Defence begins closing arguments in Colm Horkan murder trial

The jury heard claims that the accused was disconnected from reality on the night of the shooting.

Nov 9, 2022 13:13

Closing arguments underway in Colm Horkan murder trial

Members of the prosecution began their final arguments to the jury this afternoon, with James Dwyer SC thanking the 7 men and 5 women for their service over the last six week.

Nov 8, 2022 13:06

Psychiatrist tells Colm Horkan murder trial jury that accused was not psychotic at time of shooting

Closing arguments are due to get underway tomorrow.

Nov 7, 2022 17:38

Jury in Castlerea murder trial hears accused was warned to keep taking medication

Professor Henry Kennedy told the court that despite warnings from consultants, the accused ceased taking his medication almost immediately following serveral instances of treatment

Nov 3, 2022 17:45