News - Roscommon
Renewed calls for hotel to be opened in Boyle following successful Rás staging
The end of a stage of Rás Tailteann took place in the north Roscommon town, for the first time in 31 years.
May 22, 2025 14:14
Criticism of local councillors over response to proposed refugee accommodation
It follows an application by Noel Whelan for an exemption to accommodate refugees at a property on Goff Street in Roscommon
May 22, 2025 13:55
Close to €30,000 in Heritage funding allocated to Roscommon projects
The Heritage Council is distributing more than €1.9 million through the scheme this year to support 132 heritage initiatives across Ireland.
May 22, 2025 12:11
Local crews dealing with a number of fires in Roscommon this evening
Chief Fire Officer John Keane says firefighters from Elphin, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis are involved.
May 21, 2025 17:20
Britain's Tim Shoreman wins first stage of Rás Tailteann in Boyle
It's the first time in 31 years the town has hosted a stage finish.
May 21, 2025 16:17
Michael Holland Senior to take Anthony Waldron's council seat
Sources say the alliance that controls the local authority is set to back him.
May 21, 2025 12:45
Local Senator says landowners affected by fires should receive state compensation
Gareth Scahill told the Seanad the blazes in Gortaganny caused extensive damage over the weekend.
May 21, 2025 07:22
Council previously refused local refugee housing over public safety concerns
Planning documents seen by Shannonside FM News state the proposal had the potential to endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users.
May 20, 2025 17:41
Traffic restrictions in place tomorrow as Rás passes through Boyle
The 155.5km stage from Drogheda is expected to finish in the north Roscommon town between 2 and 4 pm.
May 20, 2025 13:19
Boyle gearing up to welcome Rás Tailteann tomorrow afternoon
Around 145 cyclists from Ireland, the UK, Mexico, Germany, and other countries will take part.
May 20, 2025 13:06
LISTEN: Stage of 'Ireland's Tour de France' to finish in Boyle tomorrow
Around 145 cyclists from Ireland, the UK, Mexico, Germany, and other countries will take part.
May 20, 2025 12:08
Longford is the most expensive county in Ireland for car insurance
Analysis compiled by Chill Insurance shows the average car insurance price in Longford is €1,042.
May 19, 2025 13:58
N61 between Tulsk and Boyle closed for three months from this morning
One mile of the N61 between Tulsk and Boyle will be shut from this morning until August 25th.
May 19, 2025 08:25
Fire in West Roscommon believed to have been brought under control
The blaze was still burning late last night, despite the best efforts of the fire service.
May 19, 2025 07:43Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus