News - Elphin
Children often pay the price when marriages break down - Bishop Doran
Today is the 30th anniversary of the divorce referendum.
Nov 24, 2025 17:21
One in seven offers of council houses turned down in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council says 34 people signed up to a council house in the first nine months of this year.
Nov 13, 2025 14:05
14 parishes in Achonry and Elphin 'joined together'
220 people from parish councils in Achonry and Elphin met in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon on Saturday.
Nov 11, 2025 12:40
PODCAST: Robert Pether is homeless and living on a couch in Iraq - 14 weeks after prison release
His family are selling their house in Elphin and have sold their car, as they continue to fight his case.
Sep 16, 2025 12:15
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
Official opening of new park in Elphin takes place later today
It's the first of it's kind in county Roscommon and will be opened by the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Liam Callaghan later today.
Aug 20, 2025 08:20
Bishop of Elphin and Achonry to be guest speaker at Knock Novena today
Today is family day during the nine-day novena, which is attracting around 150,000 people.
Aug 17, 2025 11:54
Jim Callery (90) completes first leg of Strokestown to Dublin walk
Mr Callery, who will turn 91 in October, is the founder of the National Famine Museum in Strokestown.
Aug 2, 2025 22:39
Construction of 51 council houses in south Roscommon to start early next year
Plans are also progressing for several other social housing developments throughout the country.
Jul 28, 2025 13:12
Hopes for clarity this week on Robert Pether's return to Roscommon
Robert was in jail in Iraq for four years before being released on bail last Thursday.
Jun 9, 2025 07:24
Robert Pether's family 'in shock' following his release in Iraq
Desree Pether, who lives in Elphin with the couple's three children, says her husband must now be brought home urgently.
Jun 6, 2025 09:18
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
Call for urgent action on serious road-safety issues in Elphin
The issue was raised by Fianna Fáil councillor Sean Moylan at a meeting of Boyle Municipal District today.
May 23, 2025 17:10
Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister
The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.
May 2, 2025 13:18Shannonside Newsletter
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