News - Roscommon
Ballaghaderreen businessman rejects 'dumping ground' claims
The claim was made by former councillor Michael Scally at a public meeting in the town last week.
Mar 19, 2024 13:40
Sligo double murderer hospitalised following assault in prison
Yousef Palani is currently serving two life sentences for the murders of Aidan Moffit and Michael Snee in Sligo town over a four-day period in April 2022.
Mar 19, 2024 13:19
NPWS appeal for information following shooting of Eagle in Co. Roscommon
Gardaí and the NPWS are currently investigating the incident.
Mar 19, 2024 13:12
Motorist arrested for breaking speed limit in Roscommon area
When stopped, Gardaí discovered they were a novice driver with no N-Plates displayed.
Mar 19, 2024 10:54
Contracts awarded for Ballaghaderreen Library upgrade
Works will commence on the 25th of March.
Mar 19, 2024 07:51
Man arrested following robbery at retail premises in Roscommon
A sum of money was taken from the cash register and the male left the scene on foot.
Mar 18, 2024 10:45
Former cathaoirleach is a potential candidate in upcoming local elections
The Ballaghaderreen man was a Fine Gael councillor between 1991 and 2004 and is a long-time community activist.
Mar 17, 2024 12:06
Rare protected species of eagle found dead in Roscommon
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is awaiting forensic tests, but believes the bird was shot.
Mar 16, 2024 12:55
Mixed reaction to new structure in Roscommon town
The project received €9.2 million in match funding from the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund in 2022.
Mar 15, 2024 17:20
Over €450,000 in funding announced for local built heritage projects
Roscommon has received the highest amount of funding in the region with over €200,000.
Mar 15, 2024 13:50
Three people due in court charged with major East Galway drug seizure
Two men aged in their 40's and 20's and one woman in her 50's have now been charged in the relation to the seizure.
Mar 15, 2024 09:33
Roscommon councillor calling time on local politics after 20 years
The well-known local businessman was first elected in the Ballaghaderreen area in 2004.
Mar 15, 2024 08:15
Ballaghaderreen meeting hears of growing opposition to refugee accommodation
Anger over plans to develop 47 units in the Little Oaks area of the town.
Mar 14, 2024 17:34
Local Gardaí ask motorists to slow down in poor weather
It follows the Roscommon Roads Policing Unit stopping a articulated lorry yesterday travelling over the speed limit near a school.
Mar 14, 2024 10:54Shannonside Newsletter
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