News - Roscommon
Number of drivers caught speeding locally during National Slow Down Day
One driver was detected driving at 93kph in a 80kph zone on the R327 near Cloonfad.
Dec 23, 2023 13:13
Cash and designer goods seized following drug related searches in Longford
€2,000 in cash along with designer clothing, hand bags, shoes and perfumes worth in excess of €16,000 were seized.
Dec 23, 2023 11:17
Over 230 people waiting on cataract surgery across the region
The condition is common in older people and occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to a loss of sight.
Dec 22, 2023 13:10
Long awaited decision made on problematic Leitrim Bridge
The process saw numerous delays and deadlines missed, with An Bord Pleanála making a final decision on the application this week.
Dec 22, 2023 07:54
Four in ten people claim Irish fluency locally
The Central Statistics Office continue to release figures gathered last year during the nationwide census.
Dec 21, 2023 13:42
HSE rolls out new mobile x-ray service in Roscommon
The HSE is expanding the free, community-based service to patients in both public and private nursing homes, community facilities and in their own homes.
Dec 21, 2023 13:15
Increase in number of burglaries in Shannonside region this year
New figures released by the CSO breakdown criminal incidents across Garda divisions nationwide.
Dec 21, 2023 09:29
Figures show high level of reoffending among those on probation
Figures released from the CSO breakdown the number and re-offending rate of those on probation for an earlier conviction.
Dec 20, 2023 15:19
Roscommon Men's Choir to host charity events this Christmas
The group will be singing on St Stephen's Day at Hannon's Hotel to raise funds for the Western Alzheimer's Society.
Dec 18, 2023 14:32
Councillors agree to honour local woman with monument
Scramogue native, Dr Brigid Lyons, was a member of Cumann na mBan and became the first and only female officer in the Irish Free State Army.
Dec 18, 2023 13:12
Average Shannonside earnings over €43,000 last year
Roscommon had the highest average annual earnings for 2022 in the region at €44,833.
Dec 18, 2023 08:43
Roscommon mother and daughter receive prestigious award from RSA
They received their award from Minister of State for Transport Jack Chambers at the RSA Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards recently.
Dec 17, 2023 08:46
New art exhibition of Roscommon based artist now available to the public
The exhibition is designed to appeal and inform younger audiences of noteworthy people from County Roscommon.
Dec 16, 2023 12:52
Funding allocated to support participation of women in 2024 local elections
The funding was announced last week by Minister for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell.
Dec 16, 2023 10:48Shannonside Newsletter
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