News - Roscommon
Roscommon school applies for grounds upgrade
The Board of Management of Granlahan National School in Roscommon is seeking permission for the construction of a new community garden, walking track and sensory garden on school grounds.
May 18, 2025 09:52
Roscommon to host National Famine Way Roadshow with expert speakers
It will feature talks and presentations by leading local and international famine historians.
May 17, 2025 13:32
Crosby says outcome of vacant council seat may become clear next week
The 17 councillors in Roscommon will pick the successful candidate on May 26th, after Waldron, from Ballintubber, died in February.
May 16, 2025 12:56
Anthony Waldron ally backs Gail Murray for his vacant council seat
Today is the deadline for people to enter the race - and councillors will pick the successful candidate on May 26th.
May 15, 2025 13:37
Decision due in August on Roscommon town asylum centre
Noel Whelan applied to An Bord Pleanala for an exemption to house those seeking international protection in April.
May 15, 2025 13:13
Contracts signed for Waterfront Park in south Roscommon
Funding of close to €1.4 million was announced earlier this month for the project at the popular tourist attraction in south Roscommon.
May 15, 2025 07:22
Local counties among those with highest septic tank failure rates last year
More than half of sceptic tanks failed inspection last year nationwide.
May 14, 2025 09:21
Roscommon has done its 'fair share' when it comes to housing refugees says Fitzmaurice
The deadline to the submission of observations for the new accommodation passed at 5.30 yesterday evening with An Bord Pleanala expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.
May 13, 2025 13:30
Just under €1 million spent to bring 88 vacant social houses back into use locally
In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.
May 13, 2025 07:46
Former Senator accuses Government of 'hoodwinking' public over Roscommon refugee accommodation
An Bord Pleanala confirmed submissions on the exemption application for a property on Goff Street in the town have now closed.
May 12, 2025 17:14
Another female councillor needed in Roscommon, says Ballintober's Gail Murray
Only five of the 17 councillors in Roscommon are women.
May 12, 2025 13:48
Roscommon priest, based in US, 'thrilled' with new Pope appointment
Pope Leo The 14th became the first ever US pontiff last Thursday.
May 12, 2025 13:41
Books of Condolences open at Garda stations across the region in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley
The 49-year-old lived in Dublin, but his dad was from Cloooncrim in Ballinlough.
May 12, 2025 13:36
Longford is worst in the country for power cuts
Data provided by the Irish Mail on Sunday revealed the area had the highest risk of power cuts last year.
May 12, 2025 11:30Shannonside Newsletter
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