News - Frenchpark
Year-long wait for planning decision on controversial Roscommon wind farm
A total of 11 turbines, measuring 185 metres tall, are planned for Frenchpark and Ballinagare.
May 26, 2026 13:17
Reduction in speed limits on the old N5 is impacting local residents- Moylan
It follows the opening of a section of the new Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass last month.
May 19, 2026 17:10
Popular local priest confirms transfer
In a statement shared online, Fr Micheál said he is to be transferred to the parish of Ahascragh and Caltra at the request of Bishop Kevin Doran.
May 11, 2026 17:41
Father and son jailed over county Roscommon burglaries
In his victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Carty said the actions of the Connors gang had greatly affected his life.
Apr 21, 2026 13:09
Funding earmarked for conservation of Cloonshanville Friary
The 14th-century Dominican friary stands on a site near Frenchpark and is currently still active as a graveyard.
Apr 19, 2026 14:13
Transport Minister vows to continue to invest in Carrick bypass
Minister Darragh O'Brien cut the ribbon on a 7km stretch of the N5, bypassing Frenchpark, last week.
Mar 30, 2026 07:21
Roscommon Cathaoirleach pays tribute to those who passed away on the N5
A 7 kilometre stretch of the new road, bypassing Frenchpark and Sheepwalk was opened earlier by Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.
Mar 26, 2026 17:39
'Justice at its best' - reaction to sentencing over Roscommon burglary spree
Eugene Traynor, 48, with an address at Aderrig Square, Adamstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, was jailed for six and a half years.
Mar 13, 2026 07:25
Two men from north Roscommon to take on incredible marathon challenge
Adam Simon, who hails from Corrigeenroe outside Boyle and Frenchpark native Barry Potter will look to complete a 160km ultra marathon across Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 7, 2026 11:29
Two hospitalised following north Roscommon crash
The road has since fully reopened to traffic.
Mar 4, 2026 17:56
N5 bypass between Ballinagare and Tibohine to open next month
Roscommon County Council chief executive Shane Tiernan confirmed the news at yesterday's council meeting.
Feb 24, 2026 14:01
Woman hospitalised after crash in Frenchpark
The single-vehicle collision happened on the Boyle Road, near the Carrick turnoff, at around 7.30 this morning.
Feb 11, 2026 09:32
N5 bypass to be "game-changer" for West of Ireland
That's according to Roscommon County Council Chief Executive Shane Tiernan.
Jan 4, 2026 10:31
Emergency services at the scene of vehicle fire on N5
The incident was reported shortly before 7.30pm this evening.
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