News - N5
N5 closed between Tulsk and Strokestown due to serious RTC
Diversions are in place at Tulsk and Strokestown.
Jul 26, 2023 17:45
Longford Summer Festival concludes today with road closures in place
Ballymahon Street from its junction at the Market Bar to the Post Office Junction (Killashee St.) will be closed from 2pm until 10pm.
Jul 16, 2023 09:12
Elderly man dies in Roscommon road traffic collision
The collision between a car and a lorry happened earlier today around 4 o' clock
Jul 7, 2023 21:48
N5 closed at Ballinagare Roscommon following serious RTC this afternoon
The RTC happened this afternoon shortly after 4pm
Jul 7, 2023 18:16
Roscommon Council advising of major road closures in coming days
A portion of the N5 between the N61 Tulsk junction and R361 junction in Frenchpark will be closed from the 10th of July to the 28th of July.
Jul 5, 2023 11:14
Locals encouraged to view plans for Frenchpark safety works
Concern has been raised over many years over the safety of the junction.
Jun 14, 2023 13:07
Motorist in Roscommon faces court following traffic offences
An unmarked Garda on patrol was overtaken at high speed on the N5 yesterday evening.
Apr 6, 2023 13:09
N5 reopens following collision on Wednesday
The incident happened near Carrowreagh around 7 'o clock on Wednesday evening.
Mar 3, 2023 07:51
Diversions still in place on N5 between Tulsk and Ballinagare
Diversions are in place at Tulsk, and at the turn off for Elphin near Ballinagare.
Mar 2, 2023 17:25
Stretch of N5 remains closed following road traffic incident
Motorists are asked to use an alternative route.
Mar 2, 2023 07:05
N5 Longford Bypass reopens following truck overturning
It's not yet known if anyone was injured in the incident
Feb 21, 2023 09:32
Permission approved for more active travel measures on N5 upgrade
Roscommon County Council have received the go ahead for the measures on the Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project.
Feb 2, 2023 13:35
Two drivers arrested by Longford Gardaí for drug and driving offences
One of the drivers had no insurance, tax, or NCT on their vehicle and also tested positive for cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines.
Jan 19, 2023 13:27
Roscommon senator welcomes improvement works on N5 near Strokestown
The Fianna Fail representative has confirmed the TII have appointed a contractor in recent days with works taking place on the road surface.
Dec 7, 2022 13:31Shannonside Newsletter
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