News - Roscommon
Man dies after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen
The man in his 30s, who was taken to Beaumont Hospital with critical injuries after an incident on Barrack Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, has since passed away.
Jan 4, 2026 08:53
Region set for snow and ice warning
Wintry showers with some snow accumulations as well as sharp or severe frost and ice is forecasted.
Jan 2, 2026 12:17
Local house prices continue to rise
That's according to the latest Daft.ie report.
Jan 2, 2026 07:17
No injuries reported following N4 crash
The incident occurred at Ardcarne shortly before 4pm on New Year's Day.
Jan 2, 2026 07:13
€33,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis seized in Boyle
A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested and was detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region.
Dec 31, 2025 17:05
Christmas call-out for Lough Ree RNLI
The alarm was raised shortly after 1.30pm by the Irish Coast Guard.
Dec 30, 2025 14:17
Popular tractor and truck drive to take place locally
2026 marks the 14th edition of The Saddlers Inn annual truck and tractor drive.
Dec 30, 2025 12:43
Roscommon man to travel to Kenya for a worthy cause
It's not the first time Alo has travelled, with The Ray of Sunshine charity behind the initiative.
Dec 30, 2025 12:32
Hopes for additional housing in Roscommon
The council allocated just over €13m for housing and building in their 2026 budget.
Dec 30, 2025 07:32
Boyle free Christmas dinner event proves a hit again
A three-course meal was served, followed by music and entertainment.
Dec 29, 2025 13:33
Long-standing tidy towns volunteer retires
Pat Garvey started working with Ballintubber Tidy Towns in county Roscommon in 1974
Dec 29, 2025 13:30
Council Chief Executive highlights need for local investment
Public Realm works are currently being carried out in towns like Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.
Dec 29, 2025 12:37
Sharp rise reported in local house prices
The report focuses on the average price of a three-bed semi-detached home.
Dec 29, 2025 10:19
Popular Roscommon tourist site looks forward to another busy year
High visitor numbers are expected at the unique experience again this year with coaches arriving from early spring.
Dec 27, 2025 14:38Shannonside Newsletter
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