News - Roscommon County Council
Former mayor of US city visits Roscommon council HQ
Downey was founded by Taughmaconnell native John Gately Downey in 1873, and is twinned with Co Roscommon.
Mar 11, 2026 13:50
Safety works at dangerous crossroads in Co. Roscommon to 'ease fears' of junction
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has agreed to carry out improvements at Scramogue Cross - after a meeting with Roscommon County Council yesterday.
Mar 10, 2026 11:51
'Dangerous' Roscommon crossroads to be discussed at key Dublin meeting today
Independent councillor Tom Crosby says there have been deaths and serious injuries in crashes at the cross.
Mar 9, 2026 07:44
Over 100 social homes built locally in 2025
Mar 6, 2026 11:06
Strong public support at Boyle Aldi rally amid absent councillors
Supporters filled The Crescent, turning out in big numbers to show their backing for the development’s future.
Feb 28, 2026 14:49
Local authority making rezoning progress
Only two councils have completed the process - Mayo and Waterford
Feb 23, 2026 13:24
Funding boost for community/voluntary groups in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council is making €25,000 available this year to each of the three municipal districts, under this scheme.
Feb 23, 2026 09:52
'Big increase' in Ukrainians looking for housing from Roscommon council
It’s due to accommodation restrictions introduced by the government last November.
Feb 23, 2026 07:17
Litter louts leave their mark in latest dumping
The materials removed included general household waste, children's toys, and bulky items such as a television and a fridge door.
Feb 20, 2026 17:14
Local councillors believe appeal over Boyle's Aldi store will be rejected
The six councillors in the Boyle Municipal District - Sean Moylan, Valerie Byrne, Liam Callaghan, Tom Crosby, Leah Cull and Micheál Frain - have issued a joint statement this morning.
Feb 20, 2026 09:21
Safety of roads outside north Roscommon schools to be improved
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has allocated Roscommon County Council almost €95 million.
Feb 19, 2026 13:15
Hopes of 'significant' jobs boost for Castlerea - as three plots of land to be sold next week
Roscommon County Council is set to sell three pieces of land in the Demesne to different companies - Connaught Contractors, Colleran Building and Civil Engineering, and All Star Shredding.
Feb 19, 2026 13:10
Roscommon council writes off nearly €1.5m in business rates
€456,000 were in the Roscommon town area, and over €300,000 in both Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.
Feb 19, 2026 12:57
€90m for completion of Ballagh to Scramogue N5 upgrade
The money has been assigned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland today.
Feb 17, 2026 15:15Shannonside Newsletter
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