News - Roscommon
Lough Funshinagh flood defence measures could soon be ineffective
Roscommon County Council confirmed hydro-ecological field studies are underway to identify a long-term solution but wouldn't be completed until later this year.
Jan 4, 2024 13:13
Gardaí not treating discovery of body in Boyle as suspicious
A body was recovered from the canal in the town yesterday morning.
Jan 4, 2024 11:25
Permission sought for new housing development in Roscommon town
Sean Doyle & Sons Roscommon Ltd is applying for planning to construct 19 new houses at Abbeytown, Roscommon Town.
Jan 3, 2024 17:13
Roads policing units carry out stops in Westmeath and Roscommon
The Delvin Roads Policing unit found the driver to be a novice with no plates displayed, and they also had no license for the trailer.
Jan 3, 2024 17:09
Over €400,000 funding allocated for climate action projects in Roscommon
It comes as details of the new Community Climate Action Fund were announced by the Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, recently.
Jan 3, 2024 10:55
Shannonside Region sees increase in roads deaths in 2023
Roscommon had the highest number of road deaths in the region.
Jan 2, 2024 14:25
Locals are being encouraged to participate in annual bird survey
As families spend time at home over the holiday period, BirdWatch Ireland is asking people to spend a short amount of time each week watching their garden birds and recording what they see.
Jan 1, 2024 13:14
Woman killed following Roscommon road crash
The woman in her 80s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dec 31, 2023 22:06
N4 closed following Boyle road traffic collision
Traffic is being diverted on the N4
Dec 31, 2023 19:43
Well-known former Roscommon player has passed away suddenly
His sudden but peaceful death occurred on Thursday, December 28th at his home.
Dec 30, 2023 10:48
Local actor shares advice for aspiring young performers in the region
Kiltoom native, Rhys Mannion, stars in Silver and the Book of Dreams, a fantasy drama which has been one of the highest ranking Amazon Prime releases this Christmas.
Dec 30, 2023 09:13
Bereaved parents urged to reach out for support
The charity, "FirstLight", has provided free professional counselling care to over thirty bereaved families and parents across counties Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim.
Dec 29, 2023 11:24
Roscommon Gardaí investigating criminal damage at local filling station
Roscommon and Longford fire services also attended the scene and brought a fire on the forecourt under control.
Dec 24, 2023 11:55
Santa reminds all local children to get to bed early!
The reindeer are currently resting in their stables at The North Pole as Santa and the elves load the sleigh.
Dec 24, 2023 09:28Shannonside Newsletter
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