News - Roscommon
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 16:28
Calls for high-visibility policing operation in Shannonside region
The policing plan, which was introduced last year in Dublin, involved more uniformed gardaí on the beat in areas identified as having high rates of offending.
Dec 2, 2025 13:33
Emergency services attend two Roscommon crashes over the weekend
No injuries were reported following the collisions at Cloverhill and Cloonsellan.
Dec 1, 2025 12:52
Over 120 people expected to receive Irish citizenship locally
In total, 5,200 people from across the country will be granted Citizenship.
Dec 1, 2025 08:29
Rising number of people fined for holding mobile phone while driving across region
There was a significant increase in this offence in the Shannonside region.
Nov 30, 2025 13:46
House prices in Co. Leitrim see sharp rise on last year
That’s according to the latest CSO figures which were published this week.
Nov 30, 2025 12:22
Public consultation taking place on plans to upgrade Galway hospital
It'll include two new bed blocks with 300 extra inpatient beds and a new Emergency Department.
Nov 29, 2025 08:12
Roscommon County Board tells GAA to axe Allianz sponsorship
St Aidan’s from Ballyforan tabled the motion for the annual convention in the Abbey Hotel tonight.
Nov 28, 2025 20:33
Local projects receive over €1.6 million in Clár funding
The allocation is part of €12.3 million announced by Minister Dara Calleary today.
Nov 28, 2025 11:36Shannonside Newsletter
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