News - Elphin
Roscommon resident in Iraqi jail facing serious health issues
His wife Desree says he's been in hospital three times over the past week and can barely walk.
Apr 22, 2025 13:50
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says Pope Francis "challenged us to think about what it means to be Christian"
On February 14th, Francis was admitted to hospital for treatment of bronchitis, where he was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
Apr 21, 2025 11:28
LISTEN: Tánaiste to meet wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq as local politicians call for his release
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and former senator Eugene Murphy have been vocal on the issue, and have been amplifying calls for the government to end the suffering of Robert and his family.
Apr 18, 2025 15:04
New housing development in North Roscommon given green light
County planners approved the application subject to 27 conditions.
Mar 14, 2025 13:02
Ceremony to mark official installation of new Bishop of Achonry
Kevin Doran was appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of the diocese in February.
Mar 11, 2025 17:26
Over €200,000 needed to repair Elphin's historic windmill after storm damage
The Elphin Windmill Committee is hoping to raise funds to restore it again.
Feb 24, 2025 17:43
Appointment of bishop marks hopeful future for St. Nathy's Cathedral
The Diocese of Achonry had been without a bishop for almost a year until Kevin Doran got the job yesterday.
Feb 17, 2025 08:37
Storm Eowyn damages historic 300-year-old windmill in Elphin
The sails were torn off the 300-year-old structure.
Jan 26, 2025 14:53
Hope's for release of Elphin resident imprisoned in Iraq take a blow
Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in jail in April 2021 after a contractual dispute between his employer and the Government in Iraq.
Jan 21, 2025 13:46
Uisce Éireann complete repairs to Water Treatment Plant in Co. Roscommon
Customers in Elphin and Strokestown were left without water supply for large parts of yesterday following the issue at the Water Treatment Plant.
Jan 16, 2025 10:24
Roscommon Gardaí stop uninsured and untaxed teen on tractor
The 15 year old was stopped by Gardaí following a call from a member of the public.
Jan 13, 2025 16:31
LISTEN: The wait goes on for 4,000 Shannonside customers still without electricity after storm
Some of the faults aren't expected to be fixed until tomorrow evening.
Dec 10, 2024 13:21
INTERVIEW: Bishop Kevin Doran expects local dioceses to merge within two to four years
Bishop Doran recently held six meetings with parishioners on the issue, including in Strokestown, Castlerea and Athlone.
Nov 11, 2024 07:23
Details released on Achonry and Elphin diocesan amalgamation meetings
Bishop Kevin Doran says a potential name or administrative centre for the new diocese had not yet been discussed in detail.
Nov 8, 2024 17:43Shannonside Newsletter
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