News - Library
Contract signed for new library in Boyle
It is expected to open to the public in early 2027.
Sep 16, 2025 16:05
Ballagh's flashy library finally reopens - after five years
The revamped library reopened at 1 o'clock today, and it's described as a state-of-the-art facility.
Jul 31, 2025 13:20
Ballaghaderreen Library to reopen this afternoon
There's been a temporary library beside SuperValu recently, but that's now closed.
Jul 31, 2025 08:17
Local TD hopes long-running Ballaghaderreen library saga will soon be over
It's been closed since 2020 and was due to return to service last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.
Jul 18, 2025 17:07
New library in Ballaghaderreen set to open at the end of the month
A temporary library service has been in operation close to the local SuperValu in the town.
Jul 18, 2025 07:19
Ballaghaderreen Library expected to open soon following refurbishment works
The library has been closed since 2020 and was due to reopen late last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.
May 29, 2025 08:30
Refurbished Ballagh library set to finally reopen later this month
The facility in Dillon House on The Square has been undergoing significant refurbishment.
May 8, 2025 08:43
Local library book returns home 53 years late
The copy of Christy Brown's Down All The Days was in perfect condition when it returned home 53 years late.
Nov 15, 2024 17:08
Construction on new Boyle Library to begin early next year
Roscommon County Council says work will start on the new two-storey building, at the back of the old Royal Hotel, between next April and June.
Oct 22, 2024 07:26
Ballaghaderreen library to reopen by December - four years after it shut
It will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm, on a self-service basis outside of normal staffed hours.
Jul 22, 2024 14:19
Contracts awarded for Ballaghaderreen Library upgrade
Works will commence on the 25th of March.
Mar 19, 2024 07:51
Ballaghaderreen Library reopening to greatly benefit town- Kerrane
The service has been shut over the past number of years due to the need for significant restoration works at Dillon House in the town.
Feb 16, 2024 14:48
Local TD provides Ballaghadereen Library update
It was announced earlier in the year that the library will not reopen until late 2024 with a temporary library to be opened until the works have been finished.
Dec 19, 2023 17:14
Planning permission sought for temporary library in Ballaghaderreen
The Library at Dillon house will open in the third quarter of next year but locals have stressed that the process has taken too long.
Dec 12, 2023 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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