News - Roscommon
Alterations requested for terms of 20-wind turbine development in Roscommon
The previously approved plans are now under review by An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Apr 24, 2026 17:28
Education minister visiting schools in Co. Roscommon today
Hildegarde Naughton is currently in Castlerea and will also visit Roscommon Town and Curraghboy.
Apr 24, 2026 11:14
Roscommon Ploughing Championships launched in Fuerty last night
This year's event takes place on Sunday, May 3rd and follows weeks of protest by farmers, contractors and hauliers over rising fuel costs.
Apr 24, 2026 08:19
€30 million waterfront park would boost tourism, says local councillor
He was speaking following the second and final public consultation on the project.
Apr 23, 2026 17:32
CSO report highlights remote living
The Central Statistics Office's report examines social and economic characteristics of life in Ireland across urban and rural areas.
Apr 23, 2026 13:08
Local farmers facing impacts of fuel crisis
Earlier this month, a package of measures on fuel costs and to support the transport and farming sectors was announced.
Apr 23, 2026 13:07
Tributes paid to Roscommon man described as 'true pioneer' of New York GAA
Athleague man Terry Connaughton, who also ran a successful restaurant business in The Bronx, passed away on Tuesday.
Apr 22, 2026 17:30
Local youth survey raised in the Dáil
659 took part in the Planet Youth survey conducted by the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
Apr 22, 2026 13:07
Roscommon disability centre receives positive HIQA report
The house is intended to provide service for people with severe level of intellectual disability and those with autism spectrum disorders.
Apr 22, 2026 10:46
Local counties see population decline since 1926
The National Archives have released the 1926 Census of Population records, which show that Ireland's population was 2.97 million that year.
Apr 21, 2026 13:19
Investigations continuing into alleged Athlone assault
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene.
Apr 21, 2026 13:17
Drop in burglaries reported locally
New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.
Apr 21, 2026 13:14
Father and son jailed over county Roscommon burglaries
In his victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Carty said the actions of the Connors gang had greatly affected his life.
Apr 21, 2026 13:09
Funding earmarked for conservation of Cloonshanville Friary
The 14th-century Dominican friary stands on a site near Frenchpark and is currently still active as a graveyard.
Apr 19, 2026 14:13Shannonside Newsletter
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