News - Roscommon
Roscommon's Farming Rathcroghan Project to close down
The award-winning initiative has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years.
Jan 22, 2026 14:14
Farming Rathcroghan Project to cease operations
The announcement follows a recent meeting of Farming Rathcroghan Project’s Board of Management, at which all potential funding operations were considered.
Jan 21, 2026 15:08
No one injured after truck crashes in Roscommon
The single-vehicle collision, involving a truck, occurred in Ballinagare shortly after 10pm last night.
Jan 21, 2026 13:46
Shannonside sports partnerships allocated almost €1m
Leitrim is getting almost €227,000, with Longford allocated nearly €312,000, and Roscommon getting almost €402,000.
Jan 21, 2026 10:53
Roscommon council paid back €1.1m in Storm Éowyn costs
Over €1.1 million was spent by the local authority following the freak weather event last January.
Jan 21, 2026 07:25
Leading economist dismisses farmers' Mercosur concerns
A major protest is taking place in Strasbourg today against the agreement between the EU and four South American countries.
Jan 20, 2026 12:51
Local families to benefit from new-born baby grant
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary released the figures this week.
Jan 20, 2026 12:47
Only 14pc of local primary teachers are men
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has 199 male primary school teachers and 1,205 female.
Jan 19, 2026 13:47
Six IDA visits locally between January and September
The purpose of these visits is to try to bring more foreign-direct investment to an area.
Jan 19, 2026 13:26
Work to commence on Roscommon route later this year
The project will proceed to the tender stage between April and June with works to commence later this year.
Jan 19, 2026 13:23
Traffic delays impacting Strokestown area
An 8 million euro upgrade of the town is well under way.
Jan 19, 2026 13:15
Gardai probe 'violent disorder' after fight in Roscommon town
A male, aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene under the Public Order Act.
Jan 19, 2026 10:29
Roscommon paired with Slovenia for Ireland's EU presidency
Ireland will preside over the European Council for six months, from July to December 2026.
Jan 19, 2026 07:42
Status yellow fog warning in effect across Shannonside region
Met Éireann says areas of dense or freezing fog are possible, leading to impaired visibility and hazardous travelling conditions.
Jan 18, 2026 07:31Shannonside Newsletter
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