News - Roscommon
Longford most affordable place in Ireland to buy a house
Research by switcher.ie found it would take an average couple 21 years to save for a deposit for a home in Dun Laoghaire compared to 1 and a half years in Longford.
Mar 26, 2025 07:47
Roscommon is ideal for a data centre - Frain
Cllr Frain said the relocation of data storage providers would attract large tech companies to Roscommon.
Mar 26, 2025 07:25
Interim pumping system to be switched on at Lough Funshinagh later this week
2.5 kilometres of piping will be used to bring excess water from the lake through Curraghboy and into the south Roscommon river.
Mar 25, 2025 17:22
Rising house prices due to lack of supply in Shannonside region, says auctioneer
A new report from Daft.ie shows the average price of a house in the county is almost €218,000.
Mar 25, 2025 13:19
Over 200 people in Shannonside region had Jobseekers' benefit cut last year
Reduced rates were introduced in 2011 to encourage jobseekers to co-operate with the Department of Social Protection, in trying to help them get jobs.
Mar 25, 2025 13:03
Calls for mediation over controversial Ballaghaderreen public works scheme
One local councillor says he's received several abusive phonecalls regarding the project
Mar 24, 2025 17:21
Man seriously injured in Roscommon Town assault
The man in his 50s was airlifted to UHG yesterday.
Mar 24, 2025 16:54
LISTEN: Protest held in Carrick-on-Shannon in solidarity with people of Gaza
It comes as tens of thousands took to the streets across the country to protest Israel's attack on Gaza and the breaking of its ceasefire agreed with Hamas.
Mar 22, 2025 18:59
Listen: Hero's welcome for O'Rourke sisters following World Boxing silver medals
In a touching moment, the sisters presented Castlerea boxing coach Paddy Sharkey with a medal given to them by IBA for someone who inspires them.
Mar 21, 2025 16:45
Roscommon Cathaoirleach praises O'Rourke sisters' boxing success
A mural paying tribute to the O'Rourke sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 21, 2025 13:20
PODCAST: Call for new public realm enhancement scheme in Strokestown
It's after ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 18:05
Roscommon Councillor seeks traffic calming measures for local village
The council says it will look at existing traffic calming measures and seek to refresh road markings.
Mar 20, 2025 14:12
Ten local politicians write to Council calling for new public realm scheme for Ballaghaderreen
The only ones not to sign it were Independent Tom Crosby and Fianna Fáil's Sean Moylan.
Mar 20, 2025 07:31
Almost 1,700 arrests in Shannonside region for drugs offences over last ten years
And there were 344 arrests under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Leitrim and Sligo in the same period - with 29 last year.
Mar 19, 2025 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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