News - Roscommon
Rents soared by 8pc in Leitrim in one year
They rose by 3.7 per cent in Co Roscommon in the 12-month period to this March.
May 20, 2026 08:23
New childcare facilities to bring jobs boost to Lanesboro and Roscommon
First Chapters will open two premises in Lanesboro and Roscommon town.
May 20, 2026 07:39
Reduction in speed limits on the old N5 is impacting local residents- Moylan
It follows the opening of a section of the new Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass last month.
May 19, 2026 17:10
Calls for increased grants to address septic tanks
85 per cent of tanks inspected in Co Roscommon last year failed environmental inspections.
May 19, 2026 11:51
Popular Roscommon café closes due to rising costs
Les Petites Tartres in Athleague is shutting with immediate effect.
May 18, 2026 16:54
Over 20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled
In the 20 countries in which the organisation operates, it found just 6 per cent came back for recycling.
May 18, 2026 13:27
Over 50 with early onset dementia locally
It's according to estimates from the HSE, revealed by Junior Health Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 18, 2026 13:07
Figures reveal cost of local IPAS accommodation
The state is accommodating over 33,000 people in over 300 IPAS centres around the country.
May 18, 2026 13:02Roscommon councillor welcomes boost to local economy after success at Dr Hyde Park
Over 20,000 people attended last week's Connacht Senior Football Final at King and Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park.
May 17, 2026 14:35
Local GP and TD backs plan to ban flavoured vapes
The government is planning to restrict flavours to only nicotine and unflavoured.
May 17, 2026 08:40
Weather conditions across region to take a turn for the worse this weekend
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen dry conditions with prolonged spells of sunshine.
May 15, 2026 17:24
Two hospitalised after Roscommon crash
The incident occurred shortly after 12:30am today.
May 15, 2026 16:01
Local ambulance staff say union talks are a step in the right direction
SIPTU and Unite trade unions have agreed to stand down a planned 48-hour strike by frontline ambulance staff next week.
May 15, 2026 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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