News - Frenchpark

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

The incident was reported shortly before 7.30pm this evening.

Dec 16, 2025 20:14

The late Mr Tully is survived by his wife Noreen, son Enda and daughter Edwina.

Oct 20, 2025 08:50

No arrests have been made

Oct 11, 2025 12:06

The Frenchpark to Castlerea Road closed on Monday and will remain shut until November 3rd, due to the upgrade of the N5.

Sep 19, 2025 17:28

Sinn Féin Councillor Leah Cull raised the issue at today's Boyle Municipal District meeting.

Sep 19, 2025 17:23

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.

Sep 7, 2025 12:14

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.

Sep 7, 2025 09:17

Changes are planned for the Roscommon village because it's set to be bypassed, as part of the N5 upgrade.

Sep 5, 2025 07:24

Changes are planned for the Roscommon village because it's set to be bypassed, as part of the N5 upgrade.

Sep 3, 2025 12:22

Some locals have raised concerns over a planned one-way system and a loss of car-parking in Frenchpark.

Sep 2, 2025 13:34

Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane was speaking after Frenchpark residents raised concerns over a separate public realm project.

Sep 1, 2025 13:12

Roscommon County Council plans to commence an Active Travel project in Frenchpark.

Aug 29, 2025 17:02

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but will now open on September 8th.

Aug 14, 2025 16:53

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