News - Roscommon County Council
Preferred route for permanent Lough Funshinagh pipeline unveiled
It was presented to members of the public at an event in the Hodson Bay Hotel earlier this week.
Apr 30, 2025 13:16
Work to start this year on new skateboard park in Ballaghaderreen
Roscommon County Council says it will go to tender by September and work will begin by December.
Apr 30, 2025 12:42
Monksland man wants Anthony Waldron's council seat
Ernie Draper, 37, has formally expressed an interest in the position.
Apr 30, 2025 11:26
Ballaghaderreen councillor believes solution can be found to public works standoff
It follows protests by residents over the controversial scheme including a peaceful demonstration during yesterday's Council meeting.
Apr 29, 2025 07:33
Ruth Connolly-Conboy officially takes her seat in Roscommon County Council
The new Roscommon LEA member paid tribute to late councillors Anthony Waldron and John Naughten in her opening speech.
Apr 28, 2025 17:13
Protest over public realm works in Ballaghaderreen to take place at county council headquarters today
The controversial project has been the subject of ongoing protests in Ballaghaderreen in recent months.
Apr 28, 2025 13:38
Ruth Connolly-Conboy to officially replace senator on Roscommon County Council today
The Castlepunkett woman won a Fine Gael selection convention held in Castlerea earlier this month.
Apr 28, 2025 07:28
Roscommon County Council launches new outdoor recreation campaign
Many big events are taking place in the county this year including the Night and Day Festival and Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships which will both be held in Lough Key Forest Park.
Apr 27, 2025 12:57
Refusal for new housing development in Roscommon overturned by higher planning authority
Planners refused the application under three areas.
Apr 21, 2025 13:15
Permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh saga still a ways away
A temporary pumping system is now in operation at the flood-affected turlough in south Roscommon with excess water now being pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Apr 15, 2025 17:26
Finance minister to open Ógra Fianna Fáil event in Roscommon tonight
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be there tomorrow, along with other senior ministers.
Apr 11, 2025 10:48
Estate agent slams councillor over Ballaghaderreen parking row
Local residents and business owners are angry at the €4.5 million plan, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Apr 6, 2025 11:48
Protest over public realm works continues in Ballaghaderreen this morning
Retailers are angry at the €4.5 million plan, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Apr 4, 2025 07:25
Ballaghaderreen Square road closure is the line in the sand for local protestors
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 16:34Shannonside Newsletter
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