News - Roscommon
Flu rates in Leitrim higher than national average
The weekly snapshot, based on cases confirmed in a laboratory per 100,000 population in each county, are reported over a three-week rolling rate.
Dec 16, 2025 13:08
Bus Éireann announce fare price increase
According to the operator, the fare increases reflect a continued rise in operating costs and support essential investment in its fleet.
Dec 16, 2025 12:57
Local surge in drug driving court cases
The number of drug-driving cases before local district courts has already surged past last year’s level.
Dec 16, 2025 12:54
Boyle post office set for February move
It'll be located right beside Kelly's SuperValu, who are taking over the business.
Dec 16, 2025 12:50
Hot Air Ballooning Championships bound for Boyle
The 2026 Championships will take place between the 19th and 25th September.
Dec 15, 2025 17:26
Roscommon man says family in Sydney shaken after Bondi Beach shooting
At least 12 people have been killed and twenty-nine have been injured, including a child and two police officers.
Dec 14, 2025 16:24
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 12:03Shannonside Newsletter
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