News - Roscommon
Heritage sites across the region see increase in visitors
The OPW revealed earlier this week that 13.8m visitors visited its heritage sites across the country in 2024.
Mar 29, 2025 13:17
Thousands of GAA fans set to watch Roscommon take on Monaghan in Croke Park
Roscommon and Monaghan both secured promotion back to Division 1 last weekend and will now battle it out to be crowned league champions.
Mar 29, 2025 09:19
Temporary pumping system now in operation at Lough Funshinagh
Excess water will now be pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Mar 28, 2025 16:58
Roscommon dairy plant reacts to major environmental fines
The Ballaghaderreen plant management say they 'sincerely regret' the incidents.
Mar 28, 2025 13:38
Lough Funshinagh residents' 'relief' as Minister prepares to switch on temporary pumps
OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will turn the pumping system on at flood-affected turlough later this afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 12:34
Ballintubber solicitor bidding to replace Gareth Scahill on Roscommon council
She has been nominated by the Castlerea branch of Fine Gael and will contest the selection convention on April 14th.
Mar 28, 2025 10:32
Self build wind turbine course to be held in Roscommon
Roscommon Town Sustainable Energy Community will be launching its Energy Master Plan this evening at The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon.
Mar 27, 2025 16:21
Parents warn students in Cloontuskert are being put at risk by speeding motorists
The Gardaí stopped a truck travelling close to double the speed limit outside the school this week.
Mar 27, 2025 13:40
Closing date approaches for public to have their say on Lough Ree Greenway
Some homeowners in the Lecarrow area have already expressed concerns around the project, believing the greenway will pass too close to their properties.
Mar 27, 2025 13:27
Increase housing targets to meet demands, urges Roscommon councillor
Mary McDermott says current targets are too low and the state must look to build 10,000 to 15,000 more homes this year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:34
123 rapes or sexual assaults in Shannonside region last year
CSO data shows they rose by a third in Roscommon-Longford, from 49 in 2023 to 66 last year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:29
Brazilian man behind brothels in several local towns jailed for nine years
They were in Longford town, Ballymahon, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon town and other areas.
Mar 26, 2025 20:32
HSE criticised for its handling of nursing home chapel closure
Residents and their loved ones are now receiving mass in a living room on one of the wards in the healthcare facility.
Mar 26, 2025 13:31Shannonside Newsletter
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