News - Rooskey
Liam Farrell's family to erect plaque appealing for information at their father's home
Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020 at 87 years of age, in what his family believe were suspicious circumstances.
Jan 2, 2025 13:31
PODCAST: 89-year-old brother of Rooskey man Liam Farrell on the fight for justice
His family believes he was assaulted, and an inquest returned an open verdict in September.
Dec 17, 2024 23:46
Leitrim council considering public realm works in local villages
Cllr Sean McGowan brought a motion forward calling on the council to put plans in place.
Dec 16, 2024 17:39
'Somebody will have to answer' for his death - brother of Rooskey man Liam Farrell
Liam, 87, was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020.
Dec 16, 2024 06:04
LISTEN: Review of garda investigation into Rooskey man's death due to be finished next month
A senior investigator met the Farrell family in Carrick-on-Shannon today, as he reviews the garda investigation.
Dec 13, 2024 16:55
Family of Leitrim man who died in suspicious circumstances to meet senior garda today
His family believes he was assaulted, and an inquest delivered an open verdict in September.
Dec 13, 2024 07:46
Son of Rooskey's Liam Farrell concerned over delay in test results on blood found at the scene
Liam Farrell, 87, died outside his Rooskey home in January 2020, and his family believes he was violently attacked.
Oct 25, 2024 13:35
Crosby: 'Bring back the €1.4m allocated for new Rooskey bridge in 2009'
Cllr Tom Crosby was speaking at a public meeting in the village on Monday night, where over 100 people expressed anger at the ongoing trial of one-way system on the bridge.
Oct 2, 2024 07:46
Over 100 people voice opposition to Rooskey pedestrian walkway at public meeting
There are now growing calls for a separate cantilever pedestrian bridge to be installed in Rooskey due to concerns over traffic delays and safety.
Oct 1, 2024 07:21
Public meeting in Rooskey tonight as fury ignites over new traffic system
Tonight's meeting takes place at 8.30pm in Rooskey Community Centre, and it's being organised by Rooskey Residents Association.
Sep 30, 2024 07:47
Roscommon TD calls for Rooskey bridge trial to be abandoned
There is anger in the village over a new one-way system for drivers on the bridge, to allow for a pedestrian walkway.
Sep 27, 2024 17:38
Public meeting to take place in Rooskey regarding traffic system
It’s taking place in Rooskey Community Centre at 8.30 and is organised by Rooskey Residents Association.
Sep 27, 2024 13:25
Garda Commissioner agrees to meet family of Liam Farrell
The 87-year-old died outside his Rooskey home in January 2020 and his family believes he was violently attacked.
Sep 27, 2024 13:07
Commissioner orders review of garda investigation into Rooskey man's death
The Farrell family has welcomed the commitment from Drew Harris.
Sep 26, 2024 23:21Shannonside Newsletter
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