News - Roscommon County Council
Roscommon council confirms planning timeline for Lough Funshinagh
Lough Funshinagh, a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Turlough, has experienced increasingly severe flooding in recent years- resulting in record water levels and significant impacts on local communities.
Nov 4, 2025 16:16
Fury in Ballaghaderreen as illegal dumpers wreak havoc
Roscommon County Council says the incident is currently under investigation by its environment department.
Nov 4, 2025 13:20
Contracts signed for new Enterprise Park in Roscommon
The proposed park would be based on the Racecourse Road and would have 14 development sites.
Oct 21, 2025 13:35
Free hazardous waste collection taking place in Roscommon today
This free collection day commenced at Castlerea Civic Amenity Site at 9am and runs until 1pm.
Oct 18, 2025 09:08
Over 100 submissions filed with council against plans for wind farm in Roscommon
The group has hosted a number of meetings in recent months with residents and community groups.
Oct 17, 2025 13:12
Over 100 submissions to be filed against controversial wind farm plans
It follows an application by Ballyfeeny Green Energy Limited to construct six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Oct 16, 2025 16:54
Household hazardous waste collection in Castlerea this Saturday
This free collection day will be held at Castlerea Civic Amenity Site from 9am to 1pm.
Oct 15, 2025 13:15
Roscommon councillor welcomes €1 million boost to repurpose vacant sites
The allocation was announced this morning under the Rural and Regeneration Development Fund.
Oct 10, 2025 17:17
Public meeting tonight on north Roscommon wind farm plan
Ballyfeeney Green Energy has lodged a controversial planning application for six 'monstrous' turbines around Ballyfeeney, which is located between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Sep 28, 2025 09:43
Roscommon council observes minute's silence after death of former councillor's husband
Italian Paolo Roberto, known as Pablo, who lived in Castlecoote, lost his life at the weekend while aged in his 50s.
Sep 22, 2025 15:31
Roscommon County Council urged to proceed with Tarmonbarry works
Cllr Tom Crosby claims over €70,000 was spent on the preparation of plans and related works in 2023 and 2024.
Sep 19, 2025 13:12
Public realm works could lead to protests in Strokestown
Contracts were signed for the public realm enhancement scheme yesterday - with work due to start in the coming weeks.
Sep 17, 2025 17:17
Calls for adequate parking to be made available at local schools
It's after serious safety concerns were raised at Newtown National School near Ballinasloe.
Sep 17, 2025 14:10
Serious road safety concerns raised near south Roscommon school
Parents at Newtown National School say the lack of parking spaces is putting children at risk from speeding motorists.
Sep 16, 2025 15:30Shannonside Newsletter
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