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Child loses 18 hours of childcare after additional-needs diagnosis

Gareth Scahill says the mother then had to cut her own working-hours to care for the child.

Nov 26, 2025 18:12

Roscommon school bus fails to show up 15 times in a year

Senator Gareth Scahill says the issue is affecting a lot of kids going to school in Roscommon town.

Nov 19, 2025 13:33

€3m in funding for local recreational projects

The funding provides strategic repair and maintenance of existing facilities together with the development of new recreational infrastructure.

Nov 3, 2025 13:44

Senator says emergency should be declared in Roscommon to deal with powercuts

The Fine Gael man says 768,000 customers in Ireland also had powercuts during Storm Eowyn in January.

Oct 11, 2025 11:15

Major funding boost for mobility vehicles in Shannonside region

Longford Scuba Diving is set to receive a boost of €80,000 for a purpose-built van to facilitate search and recovery operations.

Sep 12, 2025 13:21

Feighan and Scahill back Humphreys for presidency

Nominations for the party's presidential candidate reopened at midday today and will close at midday on 2 September.

Aug 19, 2025 16:02

Senator says waiting list numbers at Roscommon hospital are decreasing

163 have been waiting over a year for their first outpatient consultation.

Jul 16, 2025 17:18

Local senator praises new mural unveiled in Ballaghaderreen

It's on the former De La Salle Brothers School - which is now the town's Family Resource Centre.

Jul 13, 2025 13:28

Late councillor to be remembered at opening of new facilities in west Roscommon

They're designed to improve access to the Suck River.

Jul 6, 2025 09:20

Local senator opposes plans to hike student contribution fees

It was initially a temporary measure, but was made solid in the recent Programme for Government.

Jul 1, 2025 13:26

Senator slams licensing laws that forced closure of Roscommon brewery

Richard Siberry and Michaela Dillon had been running the business since 2013.

Jun 21, 2025 11:42

Over 4,000 local families benefit from back-to-school allowances

The allowance provides a once-off payment to eligible families towards the cost of school clothing and footwear.

Jun 13, 2025 07:20

€1m for Shannonside councils for Disabled Persons Grants

Leitrim council is getting €193,000, with €444,000 going to Roscommon and €390,000 to Longford.

Jun 9, 2025 08:46

Local senator calls for driving lessons to be given in secondary schools

100,000 people are currently waiting to take their exam.

May 24, 2025 08:38

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