News - Roscommon County Council
121 people stranded on Roscommon's housing list for over seven years
A total of 86 are in the Boyle Municipal District, with 11 in south Roscommon, and 22 in mid-Roscommon.
Feb 16, 2026 07:18
Athlone Chamber CEO backs plans to turn town into 'green city'
They hope to turn Athlone into a green city by 2040 but say the Government now need to fully back the plan.
Feb 8, 2026 12:27
More than 500 applications for retention permission submitted locally since 2024
An investigation by the Irish Independent on the "build first, ask for permission later" culture revealed more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Feb 7, 2026 13:26
Work to begin shortly on major housing development in Monksland
The planning go-ahead was given last year for 51 homes at Sli an Choiste in Monksland.
Feb 4, 2026 12:53
Leitrim and Roscommon Act on Part V Breaches as Longford Records None Since 2020
The condition, commonly known as Part V, requires them to deliver a percentage of social housing as part of new housing estates.
Jan 28, 2026 07:38
Meeting to discuss notorious crossroads
Roscommon County Council will hold talks in Dublin with Transport Infrastructure Ireland about Scramoge Cross.
Jan 27, 2026 08:41
15 litter fines issued by local council
It was imposed in a district court in the final three months of last year.
Jan 26, 2026 13:33
Calls for local authority to maximise funding streams
The matter was raised at this month's meeting of the Boyle MD.
Jan 26, 2026 13:17
Over €15 million allocated locally under vacant property refurbishment grant
If the refurbishment costs exceed the standard grant of up to €50,000, a top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 is also available.
Jan 26, 2026 12:04
Seán Mulryan to outline Athlone plans at council meeting
Ballymore hope to turn Athlone into Ireland's first green city by 2040 with a population of 100,000.
Jan 26, 2026 08:18
Over €870,000 in housing rents and annuities not paid to Roscommon County Council last year
Roscommon County Council was due almost €7.8 million from housing tenants last year - but less than €6.9 million was paid.
Jan 25, 2026 09:20
'Feedback consistently positive' to €5bn masterplan for Athlone
Developer Sean Mulryan and a delegation from the property group are set to give a presentation at next Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jan 23, 2026 13:46
Long-awaited planning decision on Boyle's Aldi due today
The German supermarket chain wants to build the supermarket and refurbish five houses on Patrick Street in the town.
Jan 22, 2026 07:23
The Walk in Roscommon town must be gritted urgently, council told
The Walk in Roscommon town is home to a number of houses, while several companies operate in the locality and it is often used by parents with children in a nearby national school.
Jan 21, 2026 13:42Shannonside Newsletter
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