News - Roscommon

Darkness into Light to return to Boyle

The annual fundraiser sees hundreds across the region walk at sunrise for suicide prevention charity Pieta.

Mar 12, 2026 13:10

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are all under status yellow rain and wind warnings.

Mar 12, 2026 13:07

Their first engagement is the Newark St Patrick's Day Parade tomorrow.

Mar 12, 2026 08:13

Flooding, poor visibility and difficulty driving conditions are possible.

Mar 12, 2026 07:23

Downey was founded by Taughmaconnell native John Gately Downey in 1873, and is twinned with Co Roscommon.

Mar 11, 2026 13:50

The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.

Mar 11, 2026 08:13

Over €1.2 million has been earmarked across Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon.

Mar 10, 2026 18:02

It comes into effect at midnight and will remain in place until 6pm that evening.

Mar 10, 2026 16:47

The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.

Mar 10, 2026 13:08

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has agreed to carry out improvements at Scramogue Cross - after a meeting with Roscommon County Council yesterday.

Mar 10, 2026 11:51

The proposal, under which Aurivo would hold a minority interest, would mean the relocation of Aurivo headquarters in Sligo to Belfast.

Mar 10, 2026 07:21

Minister of State and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is encouraging the public to apply for the fund.

Mar 9, 2026 17:43

Longford Agricultural Show was held for the first time in 1902 and has evolved into a family and musical event attended by thousands every year.

Mar 9, 2026 13:40

Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Roscommon County Council discussed Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown, today.

Mar 9, 2026 13:14

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