News - Roscommon
Hundreds of new homes being built in Roscommon due to vacant property grant
522 applications for these grants have been made in Roscommon, with 380 approved in principle.
Jun 1, 2026 14:36
Song inspired by Roscommon artist Percy French to be released this week
'Jenny Óg' by Scottish-based duo Fuaim is a nod to the legendary Tulsk entertainer's 'Eileen Óg'.
Jun 1, 2026 09:27
Bob Geldof visiting Roscommon today to play in major music festival
His band, the Boomtown Rats, are the headline act tonight in the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 31, 2026 13:38
Man in his 60s dies following collision in Co. Roscommon
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on (090) 6638300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
May 31, 2026 12:51
Two arson attacks on Roscommon council houses in last five years
Figures published in The Irish Times show that both occurred in county Roscommon.
May 29, 2026 17:34
Temperatures set to remain high locally
Some parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw temperatures hit the mid to high twenties earlier this week.
May 29, 2026 13:25
Boyle braced for economic boost
The Night and Day Festival starts in Lough Key Forest Park today and runs until Sunday.
May 29, 2026 13:14
Seán Mulryan's Freedom of Roscommon 'a fitting honour'
Mr Mulryan, a native of Oran will receive the honour at a special event at Áras an Chontae next Tuesday.
May 29, 2026 10:56
Largely positive HIQA report for Roscommon centre
Apple Hill provides residential services to children with a mild to moderate intellectual disability, autism, ADHD and ODD.
May 28, 2026 13:14
Sean Mulryan to receive the Freedom of Roscommon next week
A ceremony to honour Mr. Mulryan will take place at Áras an Chontae next Tuesday afternoon.
May 28, 2026 12:57
Seanad hears need for increase in parking facilities at Roscommon Hospital
The matter was raised at this month's meeting of the health forum west by Cllr Emer Kelly.
May 27, 2026 17:37
Glowing HIQA report for county Roscommon centre
Inspectors reported that residents were being encouraged to make choices about their daily lives.
May 27, 2026 13:08
Solutions sought to Roscommon hospital parking issues
Concerns over the lack of spaces were raised at this month's meeting of the regional health forum west by Cllr Emer Kelly.
May 27, 2026 12:57
149 vacant properties brought back into use in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council says the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has been a 'major success' since it was introduced in 2022.
May 26, 2026 13:27Shannonside Newsletter
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