News - public realm

Ballagh public realm project won't be finished on time - council

Work on the €4.5 million project stopped in March after protests, but a mediator struck a deal between both sides this month.

Jul 25, 2025 13:35

The state is spending €8 million on upgrading Church Street and Bawn Street.

Jul 25, 2025 13:23

Work has stopped as protests have been held on weekday mornings for the past number of weeks.

May 12, 2025 17:24

Cathaoirleach Paschal Fitzmaurice threatened to adjourn the meeting if protestors continued to heckle a Councillor who supported the works.

Apr 28, 2025 18:18

Roscommon County Council yesterday offered to keep eight spaces however that has been dismissed by many at this mornings protest.

Apr 4, 2025 13:16

Roscommon County Council is appealing to the local community to support the works and avoid what they say will be unnecessary and costly delays

Apr 3, 2025 16:34

The 4.5 million euro plan is around 40 per cent complete.

Apr 3, 2025 12:11

One local councillor says he's received several abusive phonecalls regarding the project

Mar 24, 2025 17:21

The Council has confirmed the works will result in the loss of around 47 parking spaces in the town centre.

Mar 14, 2025 07:50

Protesters say the removal of car parking spaces will result in a decrease in footfall and make the town a no-go area for delivery vehicles.

Mar 11, 2025 07:47

The developments were designed to enhance the pedestrian experience with new path treatments, street furniture and lighting.

Sep 15, 2023 08:30

The project was allocated almost €10 million euro last year

Dec 1, 2022 07:54

It's hoped the project will go out to tender this Summer.

Apr 12, 2022 07:37

The issue was raised at this month's meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon MD

Apr 11, 2022 13:28

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