News - Roscommon County Council
Property Tax rate to remain unchanged in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council is inviting submissions from the public, ahead of a decision being made in October.
Aug 19, 2024 09:47
Fears homes being devalued in south Roscommon due to traffic noise
Independent Emer Kelly says it is also affecting people's quality of life.
Jul 30, 2024 18:07
Roscommon council writes off or waives €41k in commercial rates in six month
A total of €13.4 million in these charges are due to be collected this year.
Jul 29, 2024 13:59
Calls for more balanced rural development in local villages
A Roscommon councillor says some villages are currently 'unsustainable' due to a lack of investment.
Jul 25, 2024 09:41
Multi-national pharmaceutical firm to expand in south Roscommon
The Danish healthcare firm previously purchased the Alkermes plant in Monksland for $92,.5 million in December of last year.
Jul 24, 2024 13:17
Calls for multi-agency approach to tackle dumping in Ballaghaderreen
Cllr Micheál Frain says tougher enforcement is needed for what has become a major problem in the west Roscommon town.
Jul 23, 2024 13:31
Ballaghaderreen library to reopen by December - four years after it shut
It will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm, on a self-service basis outside of normal staffed hours.
Jul 22, 2024 14:19
Roscommon councillor wants TFI to review Local Link timetables
Cllr Marty McDermott told a recent Roscommon Municipal District meeting that users of the service weren't being given enough time in local towns.
Jul 16, 2024 13:33
Roscommon council settles seven footpaths claims for €355,000
The total amount settled by the local authority last year over insurance claims increased by almost a third last year.
Jul 15, 2024 13:09
Serious road-safety concerns in Boyle raised by former mayor
She says there are no footpaths on Felton Road and only one on Tarmon Road.
Jul 14, 2024 13:06
Roscommon councillors call for exemptions to speed limit reductions
The default limit will drop from 80 to 60 in November, unless special speed limits are adopted by councils.
Jul 10, 2024 13:19
Roscommon Cathaoirleach has sights on general election run
The Castlerea businessman says he's been inundated by well wishers urging him to enter national politics.
Jun 27, 2024 18:17
Significant development works proposed for two Roscommon schools
St. Coman's Wood Primary School and Scoil Mhuire Strokestown are seeking approval from county planners to go ahead with the construction plans.
Jun 26, 2024 13:23
Council says Strokestown public realm plans won't change
There have been protests over the €8 million public realm enhancement scheme that's planned for the town.
Jun 17, 2024 08:21Shannonside Newsletter
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