News - Roscommon
Man accused of murdering his mother last year sent forward for trial
Her body was discovered in bogland in south Roscommon on December 30th.
Jun 11, 2025 18:04
Local principal welcomes road safety works on N63 in Co. Roscommon
Ballyleague National School students had previously carried out a traffic survey which found 68% of motorists were driving above the speed limit.
Jun 11, 2025 08:22
Efforts to build two wind turbines in Co. Roscommon continuing
A similar refusal had been appealed to An Bord Pleanála last year following the county council's rejection of the proposal in Derrane and Roxborough.
Jun 11, 2025 07:23
Local school in danger of losing a teacher if pupil numbers drop
There are 16 children in Slatta National School in Rooskey - but that's set to drop to eight or ten in September.
Jun 10, 2025 13:17
Roscommon food wholesaler issued with closure order by FSAI
Houda Foods, based at Unit 5, Ballinlough Business in the west of the county was shut down last month.
Jun 10, 2025 13:12
Planning permission sought for change of use of well known Castlerea business
County planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the end of July.
Jun 10, 2025 11:43
North Roscommon school gets planning for upgrade
The Board of Management at Croghan National School in Boyle had been seeking approval for new special educational needs (SEN) facilities at its premises.
Jun 10, 2025 07:35
Further development in Ballaghaderreen key to keeping young people in the region
Future Cast CEO JJ O’Hara says it’s important to keep developing the town.
Jun 9, 2025 16:57
Hopes for clarity this week on Robert Pether's return to Roscommon
Robert was in jail in Iraq for four years before being released on bail last Thursday.
Jun 9, 2025 07:24
Castlerea outdoor swimming pool to open in ten days' time
The pool is very popular with schoolchildren and will be open throughout their summer holidays.
Jun 8, 2025 12:42
Man's body found in field in north Roscommon
It was discovered in Ballyfarnon on Friday night at around 8.30.
Jun 8, 2025 10:23
New local car registrations see decrease since this time last year
A new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows there has been a slight decline in registrations in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2025 14:15
Former Roscommon cathaoirleach had 'no enemies - only friends,' funeral hears
The funeral Mass of 99-year-old Tom Callaghan took place in St Paul's Church, Kilmurray, this morning.
Jun 6, 2025 13:04
Robert Pether's family 'in shock' following his release in Iraq
Desree Pether, who lives in Elphin with the couple's three children, says her husband must now be brought home urgently.
Jun 6, 2025 09:18Shannonside Newsletter
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