News - Roscommon
Flooding at small lake near Lough Funshinagh impacting local farmers
It comes amid rising water levels at the former turlough, which has been the cause of major concern for the past ten years.
Nov 26, 2025 08:17
Long-standing councillor to retire from politics in 2029
Independent representative Valerie Byrne will step out of public life after over 25 years of service in 2029
Nov 25, 2025 17:11
Roscommon man to travel to Kenya for a worthy cause
Croghan native Alo O'Dowd will be one of 50 travelling on the 6th of January.
Nov 25, 2025 17:07
Almost 2,000 Christmas gift boxes sent from Roscommon to Ukraine
They left the collection point in Boyle Courthouse this afternoon and were loaded onto a lorry.
Nov 25, 2025 16:52
PODCAST: TII blasted by Roscommon councillors over N5 crossroads
Councillor Tom Crosby described it as ‘Roscommon’s most dangerous crossroads’.
Nov 25, 2025 16:02
Roscommon Councillors hit out at TII over lack of action at Scramogue Cross
Independent councillor Tom Crosby called for immediate and comprehensive safety measures at Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown.
Nov 25, 2025 07:56
Hundreds gather as Roscommon Christmas lights switched on
The Christmas Lights committee recently confirmed they had installed a sustainable eco tree this year.
Nov 24, 2025 09:41
Over 1.3 million euro allocated to Shannonside farmers under sheep welfare scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.
Nov 22, 2025 14:30
Roscommon set to become a top tourist destination under new strategy
That's according to the Roscommon's EU Just Transition Fund Tourism Activator.
Nov 22, 2025 14:22
Roscommon TD warns psychiatric unit under pressure due to lack of community care
That's according to Ballygar GP and Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly, who was speaking in the Dáil this week.
Nov 22, 2025 13:22
Roscommon councillor calls for urgent action on Fourmilehouse junctions
Fianna Fáil Councillor Marty McDermott raised the issue at this week's budget meeting.
Nov 22, 2025 09:19
Roscommon Tourism Officer says lack of accommodation in county top of the agenda
Lisa Joy was speaking at the launch of a five-year strategy aimed at increasing visitor numbers.
Nov 21, 2025 17:04
Calls for works on south Roscommon road
He wants two dangerous bends removed at Cam and Brideswell and safety measures to be put in place.
Nov 20, 2025 17:07
Mobile Garda station deployed to Roscommon villages
Inspector David Cryan says An Garda Síochána are conscious of the need to be proactive in rural towns and villages.
Nov 20, 2025 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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