News - Castlerea
Castlerea energy plant gets planning - despite claims it could cause a death
One person claimed the plant could overheat, causing a fire, explosion, and fatality.
Feb 19, 2026 15:07
Hopes of 'significant' jobs boost for Castlerea - as three plots of land to be sold next week
Roscommon County Council is set to sell three pieces of land in the Demesne to different companies - Connaught Contractors, Colleran Building and Civil Engineering, and All Star Shredding.
Feb 19, 2026 13:10
Fianna Fáil Councillor Criticises Poor Garda Response Times in Roscommon
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice was elected as chairperson of the Roscommon Local Community Safety Partnership last month.
Feb 16, 2026 17:04
Roscommon senator says apprentices are 'badly needed' in the county
Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill says the county urgently needs an apprenticeship training centre.
Feb 14, 2026 09:28
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
65 prisoners sleeping on the floor in Castlerea prison
There are 466 inmates in custody there at the moment - which is 95 above the normal bed capacity.
Feb 6, 2026 08:43
Roscommon Cllr calls for more resources to be allocated to tackle littering
Fianna Fáil's Paschal Fitzmaurice raised concerns about littering in Castlerea at a Muncipal District meeting last week.
Jan 28, 2026 13:42
Drugs seized following local search
The substances seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Jan 26, 2026 08:09
Over €370,000 secured for local heritage projects
The funding is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's National Built Heritage Service.
Jan 24, 2026 11:29
Houses in west Roscommon are cheapest in Ireland
The Castlerea F45 eircode had the lowest median price in the country at €150,000, with a house in the Boyle F52 postcode €175,000.
Jan 22, 2026 13:49
Plans Due to Be Lodged for Redevelopment of Castlerea Derelict Building
The major project at Hanly Hall on Patrick Street will also include a large extension to the rear of the building.
Jan 8, 2026 13:14
Funding announced for refurbishment of Girl Guides Den in Castlerea
The building based in Somers Park, is set to be transformed into an arts space for the community.
Jan 7, 2026 12:48
Uninsured car seized in county Roscommon
Dec 22, 2025 13:15
Elderly woman (70s) hospitalised after three-car crash in Castlerea
The collision happened this evening in St Patrick's Street.
Dec 17, 2025 20:58Shannonside Newsletter
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