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
Almost one in six commercial buildings in Leitrim are vacant
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
Assaults on HSE staff condemned locally
It's a 9 per cent increase on the previous year.
Feb 25, 2026 17:17
Large crowds attend local SNA protests
The protests were organised following a public backlash to planned SNA cuts in almost 200 schools around the country.
Feb 25, 2026 17:15
Gardaí issue traffic advice ahead of Roscommon v Dublin game
The game gets underway on Sunday at 2pm at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.
Feb 25, 2026 16:55
Dáil hears of concerns Roscommon rehab unit again 'dropped' from HSE's plans
The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.
Feb 25, 2026 14:41
Almost 2,700 assaults on local HSE staff last year
According to freedom of information, files, it's a slight increase on 2024.
Feb 25, 2026 13:05
€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region
Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.
Feb 25, 2026 09:32
'Save Our SNAs' protests in Co Roscommon today
A demonstration will take place in Roscommon town at 3.30pm and in Castlerea at 2pm.
Feb 25, 2026 07:24
Concern raised about damaged telecom wires in Co. Roscommon
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
Rent for a three-bed house in Roscommon rose by 11pc last year
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
Contracts signed for two major developments in Co. Roscommon
Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Liam Callaghan says there's something for everyone.
Feb 23, 2026 17:17
19 commencement notices issued across the region so far this year
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
Longford records cheapest house prices in the region
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 09:26Shannonside Newsletter
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