News - Roscommon
Co-option process difficult for Roscommon Councillors says Crosby
Councillor Crosby says it was difficult to back just one candidate.
May 27, 2025 09:33
Next 'first citizens' of Shannonside counties revealed
Fine Gael councillor Garry Murtagh is set to take over as Longford cathaoirleach on June 20th.
May 26, 2025 17:41
XL bully dog surrendered to Longford County Council last year
A ban on the breed was announced last year after a number of attacks - however existing owners could apply to their local authority to keep their pets if they had been neutered.
May 26, 2025 14:04
Almost 500 people waiting for scan in Roscommon Hospital
It includes 281 waiting for a CT and 186 waiting for an ultrasound, according to provisional data.
May 26, 2025 14:02
Young local party representative calls for voting age to be reduced
Countries like Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Scotland, Wales and Greece have all lowered their voting age from 18.
May 26, 2025 13:57
Over 1,500 births registered in Shannonside region last year
CSO stats released this week show Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw a minor drop in birth rates.
May 26, 2025 11:21
Late Roscommon Councillor's seat to be filled today
Roscommon County Councillors are set to select Michael Holland Snr to the role later today.
May 26, 2025 07:29
Teen seriously injured in Roscommon road traffic incident
It happened in Cloonfad, Rooskey, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
May 25, 2025 22:24
Refurbishment of Roscommon courthouse to bring parking issues to an end
There have been no court sittings in Roscommon town for over two years, because of its poor condition.
May 25, 2025 14:28
Local senator calls for driving lessons to be given in secondary schools
100,000 people are currently waiting to take their exam.
May 24, 2025 08:38
Roscommon town could become the next Ballaghaderreen - Eugene Murphy
It comes as planners consider whether to allow a Goff Street building become an asylum centre.
May 23, 2025 17:23
Over 300 people sign petition against proposed IPAS centre in Roscommon
The petition was submitted as part of an objection to An Bord Pleanála regarding plans for Academy House on Goff Street.
May 23, 2025 13:37
Roscommon councillors would back hotel for Boyle - Crosby
The town yesterday successfully hosted the finish of a stage of Rás Tailteann, the international cycling event.
May 22, 2025 16:36
Roscommon campaigner says Marriage vote brought 'acceptance' to the country
It's ten years since voters in Roscommon rejected a change to the Constitution which would see same-sex marriage legalised.
May 22, 2025 14:24Shannonside Newsletter
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