News - Roscommon
Over 180 eviction notices issued locally
Under new reforms, landlords can only re-set the rent where it is below market rate at the end of each six-year tenancy.
May 14, 2026 17:43
Planned strike action by ambulance workers stood down
Union members staged a 24-hour work stoppage earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.
May 14, 2026 17:41
Local house prices continue to rise
The Central Statistics Office has published the latest Residential Property Price Index.
May 13, 2026 17:21
Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
May 13, 2026 17:20
Damning HIQA report for Roscommon nursing home
The centre provides care for male and female residents requiring long-term, respite, convalescent and dementia care.
May 13, 2026 13:08
Councillor says new wind farm will 'impact' South Roscommon residents
EDF Renewables have applied to Roscommon County Council to construct four turbines at Carrowkeel.
May 12, 2026 17:53
Local GAA lodge development plans
Clann na nGael GAA are looking to develop a new gym facility and dressing rooms at their grounds in Johnstown.
May 12, 2026 13:07
'FTD Brothers' in Roscommon today as they continue marathon challenge
Their mother Geraldine passed away from frontotemporal dementia at the age of 52, a genetic condition the brothers are almost certain to develop.
May 12, 2026 08:42
Popular local priest confirms transfer
In a statement shared online, Fr Micheál said he is to be transferred to the parish of Ahascragh and Caltra at the request of Bishop Kevin Doran.
May 11, 2026 17:41
Local calls for increased litter fines
The on-the-spot fines are 150 euro at the moment, but the government intends increasing them to 250.
May 11, 2026 13:19
Public meeting to discuss planned wind farm
It's taking place in Rahara National School at 7 o'clock.
May 11, 2026 13:15
Roscommon revel in Connacht successes
May 11, 2026 13:02
Thousands of ambulance staff to strike over pay
Last week, approximately 2,000 SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
May 11, 2026 08:20
'That was beautiful' - Hollywood actor Chris O'Dowd congratulates Roscommon on Connacht glory
They beat Galway in the final to capture the senior title - a success O'Dowd described as 'beautiful'.
May 11, 2026 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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