News - Roscommon
Success for Shannonside region wedding suppliers at national awards
Dianne's Floral designs bases in Dromod was crowned Connacht florist of the year while Headerz Hair Studio Ballaghaderreen was crowned both national and Connacht hair and beauty salon of the year.
Feb 5, 2023 09:14
Kilronan Castle wins gold at national hotel awards
The awards recognise the highest standards in the Irish hospitality industry.
Feb 4, 2023 08:31
Longford Eurovision hopefuls urge public for support tonight
Votes can be cast via text after the acts have finished performing. The best of luck to Kofi and Nevlonne!
Feb 3, 2023 17:42
Roscommon man becomes youngest ever referee on National Panel
Matthew Farrell from Oran Hurling Club says ignoring abuse has been important in achieving his goals.
Feb 3, 2023 17:41
Planning lodged for significant accessibility works at Boyle Train Station
The application includes a pair of staircases, free standing lift shafts, support portals and a walkway.
Feb 3, 2023 13:18
Two white-tailed eagles spotted in Roscommon this week
The two eagles in Roscommon were spotted by Brian Burke this week who's a native of the county, but who also works for Birdwatch Ireland as a scientific officer.
Feb 2, 2023 17:34
Permission approved for more active travel measures on N5 upgrade
Roscommon County Council have received the go ahead for the measures on the Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project.
Feb 2, 2023 13:35
Delays to Roscommon rehabilitation unit 'unacceptable' argues local TD
The plan includes the construction of a new 25 bed unit as an outreach centre for the National Rehabilitation Hospital
Feb 2, 2023 13:31
13 applications made for AIMS funding in Shannonside region last year
AIM level 5 provides funding to pre-school providers towards the cost of minor building alterations or the installation of specialist equipment or appliances, which may be required depending on an individual child’s needs.
Feb 2, 2023 13:21
Low application numbers for new pilot rural hackney scheme
3 applications have been received in Ballinalee while just 1 has gone through in Elphin.
Feb 1, 2023 17:21
Man and woman arrested over Roscommon drugs seizure remanded in custody
A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were arrested at the scene and were originally held at Castlerea Garda Station, before being remanded in custody in court yesterday.
Feb 1, 2023 13:38
Amalgamation of two Roscommon schools to be completed by September
The amalgamation of Scoil na nAingeal Naofa and St. Joseph's Boys National School in Boyle will be completed by September, according to the Diocese of Elphin
Feb 1, 2023 13:25
Deer not root cause of road collisions argues Roscommon resident
It follows claims from a Fianna Fáil TD, following a collision between his vehicle and a deer, that the deer population in Ireland is out of control and culling needs to continue.
Feb 1, 2023 13:15
Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:02Shannonside Newsletter
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