News - Roscommon
Concern over speed outside local schools
The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.
Feb 18, 2026 12:54
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Longford under status yellow rain warning today
A similar alert is in the place for the east of the country - but it doesn't include Leitrim or Roscommon.
Feb 18, 2026 08:48
North Roscommon housing waiting list 'regrettably high' - Cllr Moylan
A total of 88 people in the Boyle Municipal District have been waiting at least seven years for a council home.
Feb 16, 2026 12:22
20,000 locals signed onto auto-enrolment pension scheme
People are enrolled if they don’t already have a pension and meet the earnings threshold.
Feb 16, 2026 07:35
121 people stranded on Roscommon's housing list for over seven years
A total of 86 are in the Boyle Municipal District, with 11 in south Roscommon, and 22 in mid-Roscommon.
Feb 16, 2026 07:18
Roscommon property developer praised in the Seanad for new apprenticeship bursary
The 500,000 euro fund will encourage young people to take up construction apprenticeships.
Feb 15, 2026 13:58
Man accused of New Year's Day assault in Ballagh further remanded on bail
Englishman Jorden Newin suffered serious injuries after the alleged assault in the early hours of New Year’s Day and later died in hospital.
Feb 13, 2026 15:59
Yellow snow and ice warning issued to local region
It's in effect from midnight tonight for 24 hours.
Feb 13, 2026 13:35
Shannonside region could plummet to -4C as cold snap beckons
An ice warning comes into effect at 9pm and lasts until 10am tomorrow.
Feb 13, 2026 07:42
Public meeting to discuss potential local social club
A public meeting is taking place in the Quad in Roscommon Town this evening at 7.30pm.
Feb 12, 2026 17:25
Renewed calls for additional local authority staff
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there were mass power outages across the region, with many left without electricity for weeks.
Feb 12, 2026 13:40
HSE rejects plan for new CAMHS building in Roscommon town
The current premises is nearly full.
Feb 11, 2026 13:06
Plans afoot to boost long-term housing
Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.
Feb 10, 2026 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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