News - Rooskey
Carrick on Shannon councillors rule out traffic lights system at Rooskey bridge
A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at todays meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.
May 12, 2025 12:59
'Service was at the heart of his life' - Seán Sherwin's funeral mass hears
The Rooskey native was a Fianna Fáil TD between 1970 and 1973, and also served as the party's national organiser.
May 5, 2025 12:15
Former TD and Roscommon resident to be laid to rest today
He was actively involved in the community in Rooskey.
May 5, 2025 08:53
Taoiseach visits Rooskey to pay respects to former Dublin TD
Mr Sherwin's funeral Mass is taking place in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ballyfermot, Dublin, on Monday at 11.30am.
May 2, 2025 23:14
Funeral arrangements confirmed for former FF TD and Rooskey resident
His funeral Mass is taking place in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ballyfermot, on Monday at 11.30 this morning.
May 1, 2025 15:15
Family of Liam Farrell to meet with Gardaí over review of investigation
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Apr 11, 2025 07:36
PODCAST: What's needed to revive the village of Rooskey?
There has divided opinions on the bridge in the village.
Mar 27, 2025 14:00
Crosby demands government reinstate funding for Rooskey bridge
Cllr Tom Crosby claims the project was fully funded with an allocation of €1.4 million before it was shelved prior to the 2009 local elections.
Mar 25, 2025 07:44
Local MEP writes to Garda Commissioner to seek new probe into Rooskey man's death
Ciaran Mullooly says a new investigation is needed into Liam Farrell’s death.
Jan 19, 2025 21:21
MEP wants 'root and branch inquiry' into death of Leitrim man in 2020
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey five years ago.
Jan 13, 2025 13:38
Son of Liam Farrell says wording on plaque was carefully considered
It was the fifth anniversary of the 87-year-old’s suspicious death.
Jan 13, 2025 07:29
PODCAST: Rooskey locals pay tribute to Liam Farrell, as memorial plaque is unveiled
Over 100 people attended the unveiling of a plaque outside his house this afternoon.
Jan 12, 2025 19:59
Rooskey's Liam Farrell was 'brutally attacked, tied with a rope and severely beaten', according to plaque
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Liam Farrell, whose body was found outside his house in Rooskey.
Jan 12, 2025 13:06
Special plaque to be unveiled in Co. Leitrim in memory of Liam Farrell
His family believes he was assaulted, and gardai are still investigating his death.
Jan 12, 2025 09:19Shannonside Newsletter
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