News - Roscommon
Voter turnout for Local and European elections expected to increase this evening
Drumshanbo in Leitrim is currently reporting one of the highest voter turnout levels in the country so far today.
Jun 7, 2024 17:53
Average driving test waiting time in region doubles in 2 years
Motorists are now waiting 15 weeks on average to sit their test in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2024 13:58
Appeal lodged against proposed wind turbine in Roscommon
The proposed turbine would have a tip height of just over 149 metres, with an 81 metre high tower holding the blades.
Jun 7, 2024 13:52
Average turnout for elections currently at 12% locally
Voting commenced at 7am and will continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 13:12
Two local towns to take part in pilot school transport scheme
Families in the Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rahara and Ballymurray areas can benefit from the scheme.
Jun 6, 2024 13:32
New traffic lights in Frenchpark now in operation
Long-awaited safety works have now completed at the junction in Frenchpark which had been considered an accident blackspot.
Jun 6, 2024 12:38
Local candidate critical of anti-immigration flyers in Castlerea
Gareth Scahill was speaking after a number of residents in the area reported receiving leaflets from an unknown source.
Jun 5, 2024 18:02
Local councillor says he understands concerns regarding housing of refugees
Cllr Anthony Waldron was speaking following reports of anti-immigration leaflets being circulated in Castlerea.
Jun 5, 2024 13:32
Controversial Strokestown revamp could be changed, claims government senator
Protests have been held as many residents and businesses are concerned that up to 90 per cent of car parking in the town will be lost.
Jun 4, 2024 17:26
Terry Leyden appointed Honorary Consul for the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr Leyden was first elected to Roscommon County Council 50 years ago before being elected to Dáil Éireann in 1977.
Jun 4, 2024 13:57
Delays to Frenchpark traffic light installation
It was expected earlier this week that the lights would be completed ahead of the busy Bank Holiday weekend.
Jun 2, 2024 14:07
Protest against Strokestown enhancement scheme to take place today
The funding was recently allocated to Strokestown to enhance its town centre.
Jun 2, 2024 09:21
Region set to be as hot as Ibiza today
Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel, says a nice June Bank Holiday Weekend is in store.
Jun 1, 2024 12:17
Africa Day celebrations to get underway in Roscommon today
The annual celebration takes place in the new-look Square from midday today
Jun 1, 2024 09:25Shannonside Newsletter
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