News - Roscommon

Over 500 local drivers slapped with penalty points for mobile-phone offence

More than 3,000 drivers got points for speeding, according to figures from the Department of Transport.

Feb 26, 2026 13:27

Leitrim sees the highest figure locally at 18.1 per cent, marginally higher than Roscommon's 17. 8 per cent.

Feb 26, 2026 07:19

It's a 9 per cent increase on the previous year.

Feb 25, 2026 17:17

The protests were organised following a public backlash to planned SNA cuts in almost 200 schools around the country.

Feb 25, 2026 17:15

The game gets underway on Sunday at 2pm at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.

Feb 25, 2026 16:55

The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.

Feb 25, 2026 14:41

According to freedom of information, files, it's a slight increase on 2024.

Feb 25, 2026 13:05

Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.

Feb 25, 2026 09:32

A demonstration will take place in Roscommon town at 3.30pm and in Castlerea at 2pm.

Feb 25, 2026 07:24

While broadband services were restored quickly, it's believed the physical infrastructure has not been fully repaired in many rural areas.

Feb 24, 2026 17:34

Daft.ie found the average monthly bill was €1,545 in the last three months of 2025 - up 10.8 per cent on 2024.

Feb 24, 2026 08:12

Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Liam Callaghan says there's something for everyone.

Feb 23, 2026 17:17

That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.

Feb 22, 2026 13:16

The average price of a home in the county rose by 12 per cent, with a 3-bed semi now costing just under €229,000.

Feb 22, 2026 09:26

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