News - Castlerea
Funeral of former Roscommon Cathaoirleach taking place today
Tom Callaghan passed away on Tuesday in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe and had lived in Rathmoyle, Castlerea.
Jun 6, 2025 07:19
Prison bed expansion will have major impact on local court systems says TD
Castlerea Prison is currently at 118 percent capacity with 439 prisoners in custody.
Jun 4, 2025 13:42
LISTEN: 'It's a major loss to the area' - Ballyhaunis fire chief calls for Castlerea station to reopen
It was discussed at a public meeting in Gortaganny in west Roscommon last night, attended by around 100 people.
Jun 4, 2025 00:00
Local TD says reopening of Castlerea Fire Station a matter of life and death
It comes after Roscommon councillors called for a review of the county's fire services earlier this week.
May 29, 2025 17:44
Castlerea boy set to be Liverpool mascot for Brighton game
Harry Fleming who is 10 years old and attends Tarmon National School was selected as the clubs mascot for the Premier League game last month.
May 18, 2025 09:40
Planning lodged for accessibility improvements in Castlerea
Roscommon County Planners will decide on the application in July.
May 14, 2025 12:54
LISTEN: Hundreds come out to support Castlerea Darkness Into Light walk
The annual Darkness into Light walks took place across the country, starting from 4am.
May 10, 2025 11:21
Former fire station officer says lives are at risk because of lack of a fire station in Castlerea
It's after a house was completely destroyed in a blaze in Tarmon Manor in the town last night.
May 8, 2025 17:43
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
Castlerea house 'completely destroyed' in fire last night
The blaze broke out around 7.30pm and was eventually extinguished by the fire service.
May 8, 2025 07:44
Very large bog fire breaks out near Castlerea
A considerable amount of forestry is on fire in Trien, on the Williamstown Road.
May 2, 2025 19:09
Roscommon's last remaining travel agents set to close later this year
Miriam and Francis Gannon have run Gannon Travel in Castlerea for the past 31 years but are set to retire in December.
Apr 16, 2025 13:41
Roscommon medical-card holders face three-hour drive for dentist
Senator Gareth Scahill says the HSE recently told him four Roscommon dentists provide a service for medical-card holders.
Apr 2, 2025 13:34
PODCAST: Veteran ex-councillor Michael McGreal confirms he wants to replace Gareth Scahill on Roscommon council
The candidates will contest a Fine Gael selection convention on April 14th.
Mar 28, 2025 13:55Shannonside Newsletter
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