News - Roscommon
Local councillor calls for single authority to manage the River Shannon
His call comes following serious flooding in the Shannon Callows areas earlier in the year.
Nov 29, 2023 17:17
Contractor appointed to long awaited N5 Roads project
The initial contract was cancelled by Roscommon County Council after Roadbridge went into receivership last year.
Nov 29, 2023 14:56
Multiple road signs in County Roscommon damaged
Areas such as Creggs, Castlecoote, and Ballintober have seen road signs damaged over the past couple of nights.
Nov 28, 2023 15:50
Planning approved for major wind energy development in Roscommon
The plans show the turbines as having a hub height of 99 metres and a blade tip height of 180 metres, with the infrastructure scattered across the townlands of Turrock, Gortaphuill,Cronin, Milltown, Feacle and Tawnagh.
Nov 28, 2023 13:33
Planning refused for proposed new housing in Roscommon
The houses would have been part of an ongoing development by Glenman Corporation Ltd.
Nov 27, 2023 17:17
Decrease in use of local emergency accommodation last month
It comes as the Monthly Homeless Report for October was released last week.
Nov 27, 2023 14:48
Increase in public order offences across the region last year
Violent disorder, intoxication in a public place, assault with intention to cause bodily harm and trespass are some of the offences that fall in the category of public order.
Nov 27, 2023 13:08
Woman injured in Roscommon road crash
The collision happened at around 6.30 am on the N61 close to Walsh's Roundabout.
Nov 27, 2023 09:15
Roscommon road closed following crash
The section of road will remain closed for the next hour.
Nov 27, 2023 08:29
Roscommon Town Christmas lights to be switched on this evening
Santa Claus will arrive in the town to turn on the lights and mark the official start of the festive season.
Nov 26, 2023 12:10
Over 17,000 cattle herds tested for Bovine TB in Shannonside region in 2023
Bovine TB is a serious condition that can cause illness in both animals and humans.
Nov 24, 2023 13:10
Changes in Defence Force deployments long overdue according to local former officer
The 'Triple Lock' requires deployments to have government, Dáil and UN approval before they can be progressed.
Nov 23, 2023 13:32
Roscommon County Council to honour people at civic reception this evening
21 people will be honoured for excelling in a wide variety of endeavour.
Nov 23, 2023 12:34
Average of almost 400 litres of water used in homes across the region
According to Irish Water, over half of people in Ireland still admit to wasting water.
Nov 23, 2023 08:10Shannonside Newsletter
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