News - Roscommon
Local council delegations celebrate Patrick's Day in New York
Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan and chief executive Shane Tiernan were among those to represent Roscommon County Council.
Mar 17, 2026 19:41
Every St. Patrick's Day parade happening in your area
Communities have been busy adding finishing touches to their floats, with over a hundred set to drive through the streets of Longford, Roscommon, and Leitrim throughout the day.
Mar 17, 2026 09:19
Shannonside region gears up for St Patrick's Day parades
Communities are adding finishing touches to their floats, with over a hundred set to drive through the streets of Longford, Roscommon, and Leitrim tomorrow.
Mar 16, 2026 16:49
Co. Roscommon ranks fourth-to-last for housing delivery
That's according to data released by the CSO, which reveals over 560 housing units across the Shannonside region received planning permission in 2025.
Mar 16, 2026 14:19
Over 560 houses across region received planning permission last year
The figures from the CSO show there's been a 7.9 per cent increase in permissions granted nationally.
Mar 16, 2026 07:50
Roscommon night nurse urges locals to support Daffodil Day 2026
The Irish Cancer Society's major annual fundraiser takes place this Friday, March 20th.
Mar 16, 2026 07:47
Local refugees forced to stay in state accommodation because of rental crisis
At the October meeting of the Roscommon Integration Forum, two Roscommon gardai said ‘fake news and misinformation’ regarding refugees is an issue, particularly on social media.
Mar 16, 2026 07:42
Roscommon councillor urges people to avoid the 'misery' of drugs
It's after Judge Kenneth Connolly hit out at the 'absolute scourge' of drugs in Roscommon Circuit Court yesterday.
Mar 13, 2026 17:05
Shannonside councils jet to Big Apple for Patrick's Day events
Cultural and business events are taking place in New York to mark ties with counties in the Shannonside region.
Mar 13, 2026 13:15
Judge slams drugs as 'absolute scourge', as man jailed over Roscommon growhouse worth up to €725,000
Judge Kenneth Connolly described drugs as an 'absolute scourge' that inflicts significant damage of families and communities.
Mar 13, 2026 11:52
'Justice at its best' - reaction to sentencing over Roscommon burglary spree
Eugene Traynor, 48, with an address at Aderrig Square, Adamstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, was jailed for six and a half years.
Mar 13, 2026 07:25
Roscommon driver with suspected false driving licence expected to face court
The driver was found to have no insurance and was also suspected to be a false driving licence.
Mar 13, 2026 07:20
‘An audacious night of ransacking and thieving' - Dublin man jailed for six and a half years for Roscommon burglary spree
The court heard it was ‘an audacious night of ransacking and thieving around the county of Roscommon’.
Mar 12, 2026 14:18
Over 15,000 Irish passports issued locally in 2025
Data came from the Department of Foreign Affairs and was published by 7LÁ.
Mar 12, 2026 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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