News - Roscommon
Highspeed broadband to be installed in Roscommon Town by summer
It's hoped that residents and businesses in Roscommon town will be able to connect to high-speed broadband by the middle of this summer.
Mar 1, 2021 13:50Roscommon people "most likely" to breach Covid 5km restrictions
Roscommon has recorded the lowest rate nationwide of people staying within 10km of their home during lockdown. Every county has had an increase in the
Mar 1, 2021 13:40
Manager of Roscommon nursing home hopes family visits to residents can begin in the near future
There are hopes that family visits to nursing home residents could begin again on a phased basis in the near future. That's according to
Feb 26, 2021 13:23
Suspended sentence and 4 year driving ban for Roscommon man found guilty of careless driving causing a death
A Roscommon man who killed his neighbour in a "freak" accident hopes one day her husband can forgive him for causing her death. 60-year-
Feb 26, 2021 13:14
Planning approved for 30m high mast in south Roscommon
Roscommon planners have granted permission for the construction of a 30m telecommunications tower in south Roscommon. Cignal Infrastructure Limited applied for the multi-user lattice
Feb 26, 2021 09:26
Plans lodged for two wind turbines outside Roscommon Town
Plans have been lodged in Roscommon for the construction of two 85 metre wind turbines and associated equipment at Derrane & Roxborough. Greaghcrotta Derm Energy
Feb 25, 2021 13:14
Gardai investigating three burglaries in Knockcroghery
Gardai in Roscommon are investigating three burglaries that occurred in the Knockcroghery area earlier this week. The incidents occurred on Monday evening between 5 and
Feb 24, 2021 15:32
Works to begin on engineered solution to Lough Funsinagh flooding
Roscommon County Council is to begin works to progress an engineered solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh. A series of man-made pipes are to
Feb 22, 2021 17:26
The waterlogging on the Gallawstown road in Roscommon has been brought to the County Councils attention
Engineers at Roscommon County Council have surveyed the cause of flooding and waterlogging on the Gallowstown road in Roscommon. The issue was raised by Councillor
Feb 21, 2021 09:27
Roscommon County Council have given the go-ahead for the conversion of accommodation
Roscommon area councillors have given the go-ahead for the conversion of some Traveller accommodation in Castlerea, Roscommon. The changes relate to the conversion of
Feb 20, 2021 12:44
Significant funding for safety works on problem Roscommon road
It's hoped that work on improving safety on the R446 in the Summerhill area of south Roscommon can begin as soon as Level 5
Feb 17, 2021 17:28
Gardaí seize over €18,000 worth of cash at Roscommon property during Operation Thor raid
Close to €19,000 in cash has been seized by Gardaí in the search of a property in Roscommon yesterday. As part of Operation Thor,
Feb 17, 2021 17:20
Roscommon captain says players very disappointed at prospect of no GAA action until May
Roscommon GAA Captain Enda Smith says players are very disappointed at being told that there won't be any GAA action on the field until
Feb 11, 2021 17:53Shannonside Newsletter
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