News - Roscommon
Family of Robert Pether say his condition has deteriorated in recent days
Desree Pether says a scan of her husband's lung taken two days ago shows a worrying development.
May 2, 2025 13:24
Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister
The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.
May 2, 2025 13:18
Funeral of popular Athlone businessman taking place this morning
Paying tribute to Mr Kelly on social media, Roscommon councillor John Keogh described him as 'absolute and thorough gentleman'.
May 2, 2025 08:34
Tributes paid to woman (80s) killed in Frenchpark crash
It happened at the junction of the N5 and the R361in Frenchpark at around 4.45pm.
May 2, 2025 08:19
Independent facilitator appointed to end row over Ballaghaderreen works
Work has stopped as protests have been held on weekday mornings for the past number of weeks.
May 1, 2025 13:18
'A great character' - tributes continue to former Fianna Fáil TD and Roscommon resident
Seán Sherwin died peacefully at his home in Rooskey yesterday, while aged in his late 70s.
May 1, 2025 13:03
Hottest April temperature ever recorded in Roscommon today
Mount Dillon weather station recorded a high of 25 degrees Celsius today.
Apr 30, 2025 17:24
Virginia man to cycle National Famine Way to mark 83rd birthday
His latest charity cycle is in aid of the 'Help Our Homeless' charity.
Apr 29, 2025 13:39
40 vacant property refurbishment grants granted approved locally this year
The grants are used to bring more homes back into residential use.
Apr 29, 2025 13:34
Head of Roscommon Council pleads with Ballaghaderreen public to give public works a chance
Cathaoirleach Paschal Fitzmaurice threatened to adjourn the meeting if protestors continued to heckle a Councillor who supported the works.
Apr 28, 2025 18:18
Ruth Connolly-Conboy officially takes her seat in Roscommon County Council
The new Roscommon LEA member paid tribute to late councillors Anthony Waldron and John Naughten in her opening speech.
Apr 28, 2025 17:13
Tulsk Garda Station records one of country's highest crime levels in twenty years
Tulsk Garda Station was one of six nationwide to see its highest rate of crime in twenty years.
Apr 28, 2025 14:01
Over 3,800 local children on waiting lists for essential therapies
Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.
Apr 28, 2025 13:47
An Bord Pleanala hears of potential plans for refugee accommodation in Roscommon Town
Noel Whelan has applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to house refugees at a property on Goff Street.
Apr 25, 2025 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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