News - Roscommon
High levels of commercial vacancy recorded locally
Western counties continue to see the largest number of vacant properties with Roscommon and Leitrim recording levels over 16 percent.
Sep 7, 2023 13:48
Public urged to have their say at local Joint Policing Committee meeting
The meeting will take place in the Fortfield Suite, Abbey Hotel, in Roscommon, on Monday 11th September, at 7:30 pm.
Sep 7, 2023 13:44
Roscommon pharmacies to provide free blood pressure checks this month
September is world heart month and everyone, particularly those aged over 55, is being encouraged to check their blood pressure regularly.
Sep 6, 2023 16:56
Major upgrades have been lodged for two GAA clubs in the region
Planning permission was approved for Fenagh St Caillin's GAA Club in Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim for the erection of floodlighting and the construction of a training pitch.
Sep 6, 2023 13:17
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Public consultation on Lough Key Greenway to take place tomorrow
The county council encourages the public to share their opinions at a consultation at Lough Key Forest Park tomorrow between 3pm and 8pm.
Sep 5, 2023 17:19
Roscommon Galway TD keeping options open for next election
Local rural independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is keeping his options open over what constituency to contest the next election in.
Sep 5, 2023 17:12
Census 2022 shows over 63,000 children living in the Shannonside Northern Sound
Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.
Sep 5, 2023 13:34
Planning permission lodged for new Roscommon Athletic field
The plans call for an outdoor 400 metre running track, fully lit by 10 floodlights along the perimeter.
Sep 5, 2023 08:23
Close to 30,000 adults across the region living with parents last year
Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.
Sep 4, 2023 13:29
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
Carrick on Shannon Tidy Towns condemn dumping on local memorial
A number of household items including a chair were left on top of the memorial to Fr Martin Mulvaney located in Cortober.
Sep 3, 2023 12:11
Major EU funding earmarked for Midlands area
The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.
Sep 2, 2023 11:20
National Services Day celebrations taking place in Roscommon today
There will be an Emergency Services Vehicle Display from 10 am to 2 pm at Strokestown Park House and National Famine Museum.
Sep 2, 2023 09:26Shannonside Newsletter
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