News - Roscommon
Roscommon ambassador says Christmas cards can help tackle rural loneliness
Paddy Joe Burke was speaking during the visit of Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor to the county earlier this week.
Dec 14, 2025 16:02
Status Yellow rain warning in place across the Shannonside region
The alert covers all of Connacht, including counties Leitrim and Roscommon, with heavy rain bringing an increased risk of surface water and river flooding.
Dec 14, 2025 10:23
Water supply disruption warning for parts of County Roscommon
The issue follows problems at the Grange Water Treatment Plant, affecting areas including Strokestown, Ballyleague, Ballybeg, Elphin, Tarmonbarry, Slatta and Scramogue.
Dec 13, 2025 15:40
No injuries reported in Strokestown house fire
Fire services from Elphin and Strokestown responded to the incident shortly after 10 o'clock.
Dec 11, 2025 13:19
Positive response to N61 public consultation in Roscommon
The proposed works would include the closure of junctions close to St John's Cemetery.
Dec 9, 2025 13:22
Roscommon Gardaí advise public to be aware of bogus callers
It follows reports of suspicious activity in the north of the county over the weekend.
Dec 9, 2025 12:25
Dangerous driving conditions expected during weather warnings
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon will be under a status yellow wind warming from 3 o'clock in the morning.
Dec 8, 2025 17:09
Major water outage in south Roscommon
A mechanical issue at the Killeglan Water Treatment Plant has lowered reservoir levels, causing water supply disruptions in several areas of County Roscommon.
Dec 8, 2025 12:03
Over half of crimes committed by re-offenders locally
Nationally, 61 per cent of crimes were linked to re-offenders; while theft incidents accounted for the highest suspect re-offences.
Dec 5, 2025 08:17
Denis Naughten joins public relations firm Red Flag
Mr Naughten, who served for many years as a TD, was first elected in 1997.
Dec 4, 2025 17:26
Investigation continuing into county Roscommon crash
Gardaí attended the scene and a stop-go traffic management system was in place for a time.
Dec 4, 2025 07:27
Local concern over bluetongue virus
There are two confirmed cases and a further 44 suspected cases among cows in Bangor, Co Down.
Dec 4, 2025 07:24
Roscommon was Ireland's coldest county last month
Minus 4.5 Celsius was recorded at Mount Dillon on Friday, November 21st.
Dec 2, 2025 16:36
Roscommon choir raises over €400,000 for good causes
They've four Christmas concerts this month - in Westport on Friday, Whitehall Church in Tarmonbarry on the 12th, Ballinaheglish on the 14th, and Geevagh in Co Sligo on the 16th.
Dec 2, 2025 16:28Shannonside Newsletter
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