News - Roscommon
Local primary school awaiting a decision on possible amalgamation
Over the weekend, it emerged that Drumboylan National School will close its doors after 76 years.
Jun 8, 2026 17:33
16 people locally are aged 100 or more
The Department of Social Protection has published the figures.
Jun 8, 2026 13:13
Local towns improve in IBAL rankings
The latest lrish Business Against Litter rankings have been published.
Jun 8, 2026 13:04
Man charged following collision at a filling station in Roscommon Town
He's due to appear before Roscommon District Court later this month.
Jun 8, 2026 10:47
Cruinniú na nÓg activities to kick off across the Shannonside region today
Lego making is one of the highlights in Co Longford, where a sculpture of St Mel's Cathedral will be unveiled.
Jun 6, 2026 10:10
Free electrical waste collection taking place in Strokestown today
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland and Roscommon County Council, will take place at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown.
Jun 6, 2026 09:07
TII taken to task over school speeding
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 17:15
Local childcare costs remain high
The figures come as part of a parliamentary question from Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly to Minister for Children, Norma Foley.
Jun 5, 2026 17:11
County Roscommon primary school to close
The Board of Management said earlier this year it must enrol another ten students in order to keep the doors open.
Jun 5, 2026 17:07
Roscommon primary school students urge motorists to slow down
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 13:29
Routine Garda training exercise to take place locally
Several specialist units will be involved, including the Garda Water Unit and Garda Air Support Unit.
Jun 5, 2026 11:11
Speed limit reduction set for public consultation
It's part of a nationwide speed reduction strategy.
Jun 5, 2026 11:08
An Coimisiún Pleanála rejects controversial plan for Roscommon IPAS centre
There are proposals to turn it into an IPAS centre, with up to 17 asylum-seekers housed in around eight bedrooms.
Jun 5, 2026 09:37
40pc of local babies were born outside marriage last year
There were 486 births by Longford mothers last year - with almost 43 per cent outside marriage.
Jun 5, 2026 07:18Shannonside Newsletter
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