News - Micheál Frain
Speed surveys to investigate safety concerns on Ballagh roads
Roscommon County Council has agreed to carry out speed surveys to see if traffic calming measures are needed.
May 26, 2026 08:22
Urgent safety works needed on Ballaghaderreen roads - Frain
The roads are located on the busy R293, and Councillor Micheál Frain says traffic volume and speed have been a concern to people in the area.
May 22, 2026 07:35
Number of local drivers caught without NCT increases sharply
A total of 116 motorists in the Shannonside region were punished for the offence in 2025 - up from 86 in 2024.
Mar 2, 2026 12:14
€1m childcare centre to open in Ballagh by June
It’s being built in an area called The Shambles, across the road from St Nathy’s College.
Feb 13, 2026 07:20
'A good news story' - Ballagh reacts as plans for more refugees turned down
The Abbeyfield Hotel currently accommodates around 192 refugees - but a planning application was lodged to increase capacity to 310.
Dec 18, 2025 07:38
Calls for high-visibility policing operation in Shannonside region
The policing plan, which was introduced last year in Dublin, involved more uniformed gardaí on the beat in areas identified as having high rates of offending.
Dec 2, 2025 13:33
Council agrees rent for part of Ballagh mansion for €1,100 a month
The Western Development Commission and the Northern and Western Regional Assembly are to lease the entire first and second floor of Dillon House, along with part of the ground floor.
Nov 26, 2025 13:16
Planning refused for west Roscommon battery storage system
Grid System Services Ltd had applied for a 10-year permission to develop the facility at Ballyoughter in Ballaghaderreen.
Nov 7, 2025 13:53
Fury in Ballaghaderreen as illegal dumpers wreak havoc
Roscommon County Council says the incident is currently under investigation by its environment department.
Nov 4, 2025 13:20
Funeral of popular Roscommon businessman taking place today
The late JamesTully operated Tully’s Bar in Frenchpark as well as The Fiddlers Elbow, and The Castle Nightclub in Ballaghaderreen.
Oct 23, 2025 07:56
Major road in Co. Roscommon to close for over a week
Diversions will be in place via the N5, R293 and R325 going through Ballaghaderreen and Loughglynn.
Jul 31, 2025 13:38
Fears of a repeat of Gortaganny blaze as red forest fire warning issued
Hundreds of acres of forestry was burned in that fire in May.
Jul 11, 2025 16:09
Mural launched in Ballaghaderreen to mark forty years since abolition of corporal punishment
Corporal punishment was scrapped by then Education Minister John Boland in 1982.
Jul 4, 2025 17:43
Head of local fire station urges public not to burn rubbish on Bonfire Night tonight
Roscommon County Council says it doesn't want to spoil traditions - but is warning the public of the dangers.
Jun 23, 2025 17:19Shannonside Newsletter
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