News - Roscommon
Over 1,500 home energy retrofits carried out across region last year
Nationally, there has been a 13% increase in the number of home energy upgrades last year compared to 2023.
Jun 25, 2025 13:41
Over 120 people in Shannonside region conferred with Irish citizenship
7,500 people from 143 countries were conferred with Irish citizenship in the Gleneagle Arena.
Jun 25, 2025 13:33
Roscommon Council criticised for renting office space in Boyle to a semi-state company for €1,050 a month
It's leasing 1,400 square feet of the former Royal Hotel building to Coillte for 10 years.
Jun 25, 2025 08:23
Roscommon Councillor calls for people repeatedly littering to be jailed
The council has signed off on a three-year crackdown against the issue - with 570 complaints received last year.
Jun 25, 2025 07:39
Rates set to remain unchanged for 96pc of Roscommon businesses next year
It's after the council signed off on a Small Business Waiver Support Scheme yesterday.
Jun 24, 2025 17:50
Hopes a new leaseholder will take over Ballaghaderreen bar and restaurant
Durkin's of Ballaghaderreen has been managed by Patrick Sharkey for the past five years.
Jun 24, 2025 13:11
Roscommon Cathaoirleach says he won't tolerate abuse of local politicians
Liam Callaghan made the comments as he was elected as the county's first citizen yesterday.
Jun 24, 2025 08:40
Head of local fire station urges public not to burn rubbish on Bonfire Night tonight
Roscommon County Council says it doesn't want to spoil traditions - but is warning the public of the dangers.
Jun 23, 2025 17:19
Roscommon council boss denies lives are at risk in Castlerea because of no fire station
The station closed eight years ago and there have been repeated calls for it to be reopened.
Jun 23, 2025 13:17
Small businesses in Roscommon could have no increase in commercial rates next year
The council will today sign off on a policy that will protect lower rate-payers.
Jun 23, 2025 13:08
Average cost of a house in Shannonside region now over €220,000
The average house in Ireland now costs almost 358-thousand euro.
Jun 23, 2025 12:13
Significant projects in the pipeline for Mayo-Roscommon Hospice
That's according to the Foundation's new Chairperson Paul Foxe, who took over the role this month.
Jun 22, 2025 12:06
Almost 300 people waiting over a year for treatment at Roscommon hospital
New figures, from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, show 151 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation.
Jun 21, 2025 15:16
Ambulance destroyed in explosion in Co. Mayo
Gardaí aren't treating it as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 21, 2025 11:47Shannonside Newsletter
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