News - Roscommon
Defence begins closing arguments in Colm Horkan murder trial
The jury heard claims that the accused was disconnected from reality on the night of the shooting.
Nov 9, 2022 13:13
Large reduction in number of horses seized locally in 2022
The seizures were made under the Control of Horses Act.
Nov 9, 2022 07:14
Slight decrease in number of people on live register in Shannonside region
Nationally, 182,600 people were on the live register in October, a decrease of 800 on the month previous.
Nov 8, 2022 13:30
Closing arguments underway in Colm Horkan murder trial
Members of the prosecution began their final arguments to the jury this afternoon, with James Dwyer SC thanking the 7 men and 5 women for their service over the last six week.
Nov 8, 2022 13:06
Driver arrested and vehicle seized in 2 separate Roscommon incidents
Gardaí in Roscommon conducted 2 traffic stops in recent days
Nov 8, 2022 11:17
Psychiatrist tells Colm Horkan murder trial jury that accused was not psychotic at time of shooting
Closing arguments are due to get underway tomorrow.
Nov 7, 2022 17:38
Local TD calling for nationwide rollout of 'Long COVID' services
Roscommon-Galway TD, Denis Naughten, is encouraging those affected to speak to their local TDs ahead of a Dáil debate on the subject this Wednesday.
Nov 7, 2022 17:04
Significant Roscommon housing development refused planning permission
The development included 16 three bed semi detached units, 10 four bed houses and 4 three bed detached homes.
Nov 7, 2022 13:39
Longford records highest vacancy rate among Council owned properties nationally
As the country battles a housing and homelessness crisis, the report highlights that Longford recorded the highest percentage of local authority owned dwellings which were vacant at the end of last year at 7.19%
Nov 7, 2022 13:34
Shannonside communities encouraged to partner with architects as part of regeneration initiative
Bernadine Carroll of the Irish Architecture Foundation is leading the initiative and she's currently working on a design project with Cloontuskert village in Roscommon.
Nov 4, 2022 17:24
More education for young people on sex needed claims local activist
Isabelle Flanagan made the claims in response to controversy over remarks made by a priest in Kerry over the weekend.
Nov 4, 2022 13:47
2 incidents of vandalism at Roscommon OPW sites reported this year
Roscommon Castle and Abbey were both victims of vandalism involving graffiti or padlocks being cut from the gates.
Nov 4, 2022 13:41
Water consumption across Shannonside region increased between 2019 and 2020
Longford had the highest water usage in the region.
Nov 4, 2022 13:39
Two sentenced over scam of Roscommon building firm
Judge Johnson warned firms that if companies get emails about bank accounts, they need to ring their creditors before transferring any money
Nov 4, 2022 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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