News - Roscommon
Drop in burglaries reported locally
New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.
Apr 21, 2026 13:14
Father and son jailed over county Roscommon burglaries
In his victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Carty said the actions of the Connors gang had greatly affected his life.
Apr 21, 2026 13:09
Funding earmarked for conservation of Cloonshanville Friary
The 14th-century Dominican friary stands on a site near Frenchpark and is currently still active as a graveyard.
Apr 19, 2026 14:13
Records of Castlerea-born first president of Ireland retrieved from 1926 Census
Douglas Hyde was born in Castlerea in 1860 and became the first President of Ireland in 1938.
Apr 18, 2026 13:49
Line-up of free events to mark World Circus Day in Castlerea this afternoon
The event is being organised by Roscommon County Council Arts Office, Motion Chapel and Castlerea Rose Festival.
Apr 18, 2026 10:44
Inquest hears of 70 crashes in space of 20 years on bend near Strokestown
Roscommon Coroner's Court heard three were fatal and six caused serious injuries.
Apr 17, 2026 13:07
Over €200,000 earmarked for protection of local monuments
The new wave of the Community Monuments Fund was announced this afternoon by Ministers James Browne and Christopher O'Sullivan.
Apr 16, 2026 17:52
Passenger using drugs among complaints received on local train line
The provider is adding more security patrols to trains to keep passengers safe.
Apr 16, 2026 13:24
Public meeting on water quality in Castlerea this evening
The event, from 7 to 8.30pm, is being hosted by the Local Authority Waters Programme to update communities on efforts to protect and restore rivers and waterways locally.
Apr 16, 2026 07:24
Support given for Boyle bypass
Roscommon County Council has prepared a Draft Local Transport Plan for the town.
Apr 15, 2026 17:11
Largely positive HIQA report for Roscommon centre
HIQA has published the findings of an inspection, which took place in November last year, the details of which have been published today.
Apr 15, 2026 13:39
Water quality meeting in Castlerea tomorrow night
Experts will outline progress made under the current River Basin Management Plan and discuss priorities in the new Water Action Plan.
Apr 15, 2026 07:19
Public consultation tomorrow over permanent south Roscommon flood-relief plan
Roscommon County Council has confirmed the public consultation will take place at the Hodson Bay Hotel.
Apr 13, 2026 13:14
PODCAST: Hundreds march in Roscommon to support fuel protests
They marched from the town's livestock mart from 11 o'clock this morning.
Apr 12, 2026 17:00Shannonside Newsletter
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