News - Castlerea

Roscommon senator says social media rules protect abusers over victims

Castlerea's Gareth Scahill is hitting out at threats being made online towards politicians' families and friends.

Sep 27, 2025 09:07

Calls for works at dangerous junction in west Roscommon town

It follows a number of near misses in the area.

Sep 26, 2025 07:20

HIQA issue damning reports on Roscommon nursing homes

HIQA's unannounced inspections took place in May and June of this year, the details of which have been published today.

Sep 25, 2025 11:08

Water supply returning to west Roscommon

It follows repairs carried out at Longford Springs Water Treatment Plant.

Sep 18, 2025 10:38

O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young boxers in Castlerea

Aoife was crowned world champion last Sunday, replicating her young sisters' achievement in 2022.

Sep 17, 2025 14:13

Large crowds welcome home O'Rourke sisters in Castlerea

Aoife O'Rourke became only the sixth Irish boxer in history to win world championship gold on Sunday, joining younger sister Lisa, who did so three years ago.

Sep 17, 2025 08:46

Castlerea preparing to give their latest World Champion a hero's welcome home

Aoife O'Rourke's five-nil, unanimous decision victory over her Turkish opponent saw her win the gold medal in the 75kg division in Liverpool.

Sep 16, 2025 08:19

Excitement palpable in Castlerea ahead of world champion homecoming

A homecoming celebration for world champion boxer Aoife O'Rourke and her sister Lisa is taking place tomorrow evening.

Sep 15, 2025 13:36

Preparations under way in Castlerea for world champion's homecoming

She's due to flew into Dublin Airport this evening before making her way to west Roscommon.

Sep 15, 2025 07:43

Roscommon's first citizen hails Aoife O'Rourke after she scoops world gold

Aoife O'Rourke has clinched gold at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.

Sep 14, 2025 16:15

Elderly woman's body recovered from river in Castlerea

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 3:30am, after reports that a woman in her 70s had entered the water at the Demesne in Castlerea.

Sep 10, 2025 17:59