News - Cllr Valerie Byrne
Assaults on HSE staff condemned locally
It's a 9 per cent increase on the previous year.
Feb 25, 2026 17:17
Boyle Post Office to close its doors today
An Post last year confirmed that the postal service will continue at a new location from Tuesday next.
Jan 30, 2026 07:38
Funding announced for Elphin Windmill welcomed locally
The sails were torn off the 300-year-old structure during the deadly Storm Éowyn.
Jan 23, 2026 17:19
Plans Emerge for Theatre Development at Boyle Courthouse
Court sittings stopped being heard there in 2011, and it's been vacant ever since.
Dec 22, 2025 16:32
Elphin Credit Union to close following structural damage
The decision was communicated to members in a letter issued on Wednesday.
Dec 4, 2025 14:25
Long-standing councillor to retire from politics in 2029
Independent representative Valerie Byrne will step out of public life after over 25 years of service in 2029
Nov 25, 2025 17:11
Roscommon County Council Chief Executive says they will help with restoration of Elphin Windmill
Elphin Windmill was badly damaged during Storm Éowyn when its sails were ripped off by strong winds.
Aug 25, 2025 13:15
Over 1,100 domestic abuse incidents reported to local Gardaí this year
There have been 802 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo, along with 335 in Sligo-Leitrim.
Jun 9, 2025 12:43
Hopes Robert Pether can return to Roscommon soon following release from Iraqi prison
Last night Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Harris, said he had been released on bail but remains in Iraq.
Jun 6, 2025 07:16
Local councillor says social worker jobs need to be more attractive
12 new posts have been approved for the HSE West region.
May 30, 2025 13:26
Local councillor welcomes inclusion of rehab unit on HSE Capital Plan
It follows yesterday's announcement by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Apr 10, 2025 14:11
No power until Thursday evening for some north Roscommon residents
They include homes in Crossna and Keadue.
Jan 26, 2025 09:55
Almost 1,100 waiting over six months for treatment at Roscommon Hospital
And the National Treatment Purchase Fund says 241 adults are waiting at least six months for inpatient care.
Jan 14, 2025 08:20
Councillor 'flabbergasted' by decision not to reopen RUH sterilisation services
The sterlisation service for the facility is currently being operated at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe.
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