News - Roscommon
Five official Darkness Into Light walks to take place locally tomorrow
Hundreds of people will line the streets of local towns, to raise funds for a suicide and self-harm prevention charity.
May 8, 2026 07:16
People in Roscommon urged to 'keep flags flying' for Tidy Towns competition
The town is currently decked in blue and primrose ahead of Sunday's Connacht senior football final.
May 7, 2026 17:42
Late actor Gary Lydon's son tells mourners of his father's unwavering support
Mr Lydon, who passed away last Thursday aged 61 at his home in north Roscommon.
May 7, 2026 17:38
Calls for greater suicide state supports
Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this morning, ahead of this Saturday's Darkness Into Light walks.
May 7, 2026 13:20
Over 850 children wait for CAMHS appointment locally
Camhs provides assessment and treatment for young people aged under 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety or dealing with an eating disorder.
May 7, 2026 13:18
Funeral of Gary Lydon hears of his love for local region
An award-winning actor, he was best known for his role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'
May 7, 2026 13:12
Fraudsters try to scam Roscommon senator - by pretending to be his daughter
Gareth Scahill says one in three people in Ireland have experienced fraud.
May 7, 2026 09:38
Banshees of Inisherin actor to be laid to rest in Cootehall today
Gary Lydon had been living in the Cootehall area in recent years.
May 7, 2026 07:19
Major water mains replacement project set to begin in West Roscommon next month
The works are due to take place between Cloonfad and Lowberry Cross with 5km of new water mains set to be installed.
May 6, 2026 13:08
Supporters issued with travel advice ahead of Connacht final
Motorists are advised to use public car parks in the town centre where possible.
May 5, 2026 17:38
Warnings issued over phone use on tractors
Inspections are to be carried out in some parts of the country, with the aim of checking for phone use.
May 5, 2026 13:37
Appeal issued over theft of quad bikes
Three separate incidents have been reported which is part of a growing trend targeting rural properties.
May 5, 2026 13:33
Plans for former west Roscommon pub
BG Networking Limited lodged the plans with Roscommon County Council earlier this week.
May 5, 2026 11:31
Roscommon motorist was cocaine-driving and speeding, gardai say
Gardai say the driver was going at 168 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone yesterday.
May 5, 2026 08:45Shannonside Newsletter
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