News - Roscommon
Claims gas could see next price surge
Local areas have experienced sharp rises at the pumps and home heating oil in recent weeks.
Mar 24, 2026 13:08
Roscommon survey reveals girls more likely to report mental health issues
It follows a survey which shows one third of 15 and 16-year-olds in Roscommon have self-harmed at least once.
Mar 23, 2026 18:10
Survey shows a third of 15 & 16 year olds in Roscommon have self-harmed at least once
Planet Youth and the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force will discuss the findings at a Roscommon County Council meeting this afternoon.
Mar 23, 2026 08:16
Over €47 million paid in inheritance tax across local counties in 2024
Currently, a child is allowed to inherit €400,000 free of tax and any amount above that is taxed at 33 per cent.
Mar 22, 2026 14:23
Over 540 eviction notices issued to tenants across region last year
Data from the Residential Tenancies Board also shows the national average rent for new tenancies is over one-thousand-700 euro.
Mar 22, 2026 12:18
Surge in local properties receiving payments for accommodating refugees
The figures come following a parliamentary question by Clare TD Joe Cooney to the Minister for Justice.
Mar 21, 2026 09:26
Renewed calls for traffic lights at Cloonfad junction
Serious concerns had previously been raised regarding the junction at the village crossroads.
Mar 20, 2026 07:28
Latest figures show sharp rise at the pumps
The latest AA fuel price monitor has been published.
Mar 20, 2026 07:24
Minister for Transport to officially open new section of N5 bypass next week
It's part of the wider 34-kilometre project which will also bypass Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown.
Mar 19, 2026 18:20
Frustration over constant water supply disruption in west Roscommon village
People living in Cloonfad and surrounding areas have been faced with constant disruption to their water supply in recent years.
Mar 19, 2026 13:51
Roscommon councillor says more Air BnBs are needed in the county
A local councillor says more Air BnBs would help ease an accommodation crisis in County Roscommon.
Mar 18, 2026 18:07
Region set for more settled conditions
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential downpours and weather warnings in recent weeks.
Mar 18, 2026 13:40
Figures show sharp rise in local property prices
The Central Statistics Office have published their latest figures.
Mar 18, 2026 13:35
Construction set to begin on south Roscommon solar farm
The project is due to be operational by 2028.
Mar 18, 2026 07:27Shannonside Newsletter
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