News - Liam Callaghan

Domnick Connolly to become Roscommon cathaoirleach next month

Independent Laurence Fallon is due to become the leas-cathaoirleach.

May 8, 2026 10:46

Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan says the delays are unacceptable.

Apr 30, 2026 12:51

Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan proposed the Oran native for the honour at this week's Roscommon County Council meeting.

Apr 29, 2026 13:18

The 14th-century Dominican friary stands on a site near Frenchpark and is currently still active as a graveyard.

Apr 19, 2026 14:13

It's part of the wider 34-kilometre project which will also bypass Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown.

Mar 19, 2026 18:20

Their first engagement is the Newark St Patrick's Day Parade tomorrow.

Mar 12, 2026 08:13

Roscommon County Council chief executive Shane Tiernan confirmed the news at yesterday's council meeting.

Feb 24, 2026 14:01

The Ballymore Group boss wants to turn it into a green city, with a population of 100,000 by 2040.

Jan 21, 2026 09:38

Aoife O'Rourke has clinched gold at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.

Sep 14, 2025 16:15

Wannabe candidates can enter the race if they're backed by four local authorities, if they don't already have a nomination.

Sep 2, 2025 16:46

The allocation comes under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme, and provides capital investment to improve water services in rural areas.

Jul 22, 2025 13:34

There were 80 around the country, including in Longford town and Boyle, before they were abolished in 2014.

Jul 11, 2025 12:10

Josie Lenehan passed away peacefully in Roscommon Hospice on Tuesday, at the age of 86.

Jul 3, 2025 08:42

He was chosen to succeed Fianna Fáil's Paschal Fitzmaurice at the local authority's annual meeting today.

Jun 23, 2025 14:37

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