News - Roscommon County Council
Crosby doesn't want Eugene Murphy to replace late Roscommon councillor
Councillor Waldron died suddenly nearly two months ago at his Ballintubber home, and his seat has been vacant since then.
Apr 2, 2025 07:28
Repair works at Lough Key Forest Park to be completed by next month
The popular tourist attraction suffered significant damage following Storm Éowyn in January, forcing the closure of one of its main attractions.
Mar 30, 2025 12:20
Final list of candidates to fill vacant council seat in Roscommon to be known tonight
Castlerea man Gareth Scahill was elected as a councillor in the Roscommon Local Electoral Area last June.
Mar 30, 2025 08:43
Race for vacant Roscommon Council seat heating up
Party members will decide which candidate to back in just over two weeks' time.
Mar 28, 2025 13:52
Roscommon County Council to honour men’s darts team with civic reception
The Roscommon team won the Shield final of the INDO Inter-counties event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney earlier this month.
Mar 23, 2025 14:11
Ballagh public realm plan could close businesses, claims auctioneer
Ballaghaderreen auctioneer James Kilcoyne says the plans will kill business in the town.
Mar 18, 2025 13:16
Coffey pulls out of race to replace Gareth Scahill on Roscommon council
Nominations close on March 30th - with Maura Hopkins, Micheal McGreal, Robbie McConn, and Ruth Connolly-Conboy still in the frame.
Mar 18, 2025 13:07
Ballaghaderreen protest rally today over streetscape changes
Over 520 submissions were made to Roscommon County Council in response to the plans but the local authority says the works are a once in a lifetime transformational opportunity.
Mar 16, 2025 09:29
New housing development in North Roscommon given green light
County planners approved the application subject to 27 conditions.
Mar 14, 2025 13:02
People of Ballaghaderreen to protest public realm works on Sunday
It comes following a number of protests by retailers over the works this week.
Mar 11, 2025 17:22
Former Roscommon councillor seeks political comeback
There is a vacant seat on Roscommon County Council after Gareth Scahill received a Taoiseach's nomination to the Seanad.
Mar 9, 2025 14:48
Seminars in Roscommon to encourage female engagement with politics
The seminars will examine the history of women in politics in Roscommon, and the functions of the County Council.
Mar 8, 2025 13:13
Five candidates in the mix so far to replace Roscommon senator on council
Nominations close at 9pm on Sunday, March 30th.
Mar 7, 2025 17:18
Roscommon councillor says Women in Sport funding 'disappointing'
Emer Kelly was reacting last week's announcement Local Sports Partnership funding.
Mar 3, 2025 17:37Shannonside Newsletter
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