News - Roscommon
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 08:45
Local men's sheds awarded over €40,000 in funding
A total of 19 sheds will benefit from the funding.
May 5, 2026 07:35
Local counties find out All-Ireland SFC Round One fate
The draw for the opening round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has taken place.
May 4, 2026 13:43
Roscommon councillor says wind turbines should only be allowed at sea
Elphin's Valerie Byrne says she's very much in favour of solar energy.
May 4, 2026 13:20
Ireland's planning laws 'an absolute and utter disgrace' - Roscommon councillor
He made the comments during a Roscommon County Council meeting this week.
May 4, 2026 13:16
Roscommon golfer makes history as two-time Flogas Irish Girls' champion
The 18-year-old won the title in 2023, and joins Olivia Mehaffey as the only players to have achieved the title on multiple occasions.
May 4, 2026 12:21
Special run in Roscommon today to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
The fundraiser is being organised by the Roscommon Daffodil Day committee.
May 4, 2026 09:10
Longford filmmaker pays tribute following death of award-winning actor Gary Lydon
The IFTA award winner also played the character of Bernie in the movie 'Lakelands,' which was shot in Granard.
May 3, 2026 13:50
Award-winning actor Gary Lydon passes away
The star settled in Roscommon a few years ago, where he lived with his wife, Kara Doherty, daughter of the late Fianna Fáil TD Seán Doherty.
May 3, 2026 12:49
Annual Roscommon Ploughing Championships kick off today
The event is being hosted by the Hanley family on their lands at Lissaneaville.
May 3, 2026 09:15
County museum in Roscommon could cost up to €600,000 a year to run
Independent councillor Tom Crosby is calling for a designated county museum to be developed in Roscommon, based in Strokestown.
May 2, 2026 11:25
Motorist caught speeding in Carrick among top offenders detected by Gardaí this weekend
Gardaí are conducting mandatory intoxicant testing and high visibility checkpoints this weekend.
May 2, 2026 09:48
Permission sought for redevelopment of Lidl store in Roscommon
The German supermarket giant submitted an application to county planners this week.
May 1, 2026 17:08Shannonside Newsletter
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