News - Roscommon
Significant jump in number entering workforce in Shannonside region in 2022
All 3 counties in the region experienced an increase in employment rates.
Nov 25, 2022 17:45
Old piping one of main sources of lead contamination of drinking water
The highest levels of lead in drinking water were found during a test of drinking water from a tap in one part of Co Roscommon, when a sample was found to be 15 times the accepted level.
Nov 25, 2022 13:30
Covid-19 incidence levels fluctuating across Shannonside region
New data from the Health Protection and Surveillance Centre has shown while national levels of the virus are down, certain counties are seeing marked increases.
Nov 25, 2022 13:30
National Broadband Plan to connect over 6,000 local properties within months
40,000 connection points have been identified in intervention areas in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Nov 25, 2022 13:15
Gardaí investigating Roscommon sheep kill
Several of the flock were also injured in the incident.
Nov 25, 2022 13:00
Roscommon man working in Saudi Arabia says media misrepresenting Qatar World Cup
Athlone native John McNamara works in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, which borders the world cup host country.
Nov 24, 2022 13:56
Two local authorities in Shannonside region rehoused no homeless under Housing First in 2022
Leitrim County Council have stated, however, that they were given a target of three tenancies, which they achieved last year
Nov 23, 2022 13:34
Roscommon woman appointed PALS coordinator at Portiuncula Hospital
Sharon Donoghue has been appointed to the role of Patient Advocacy and Liason Services coordinator.
Nov 22, 2022 13:15
Wife of imprisoned Roscommon man protesting outside Iraqi Embassy in London
Robert Pether's wife Desree, travelled to the UK earlier this week and today she's holding a peaceful demonstration outside the embassy seeking Robert's immediate release.
Nov 22, 2022 13:15
Broadband surveys in Leitrim and Roscommon this week
The surveys are part of the National Broadband Plan roll out across the country
Nov 22, 2022 10:16
New research reveals danger on local roads
Seven people have lost their lives on roads in the Shannonside region so far this year.
Nov 21, 2022 12:45
Multiple licence plate thefts in Roscommon town
The thefts happened in a housing estate in Roscommon town during the early hours of yesterday morning
Nov 21, 2022 07:56
Christmas Giving Tree campaign opens for local donations
Colin Galligan says a lot of children in the region will benefit from the project
Nov 20, 2022 08:29
Plans lodged for new Community park in Ballintober
Plans also include the construction of a multi use games area with perimeter fencing and lighting.
Nov 18, 2022 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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