News - Roscommon
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 17:35
PODCAST: Family may be forced to sell Elphin home - to fund Robert Pether's bid for freedom in Iraq
Robert Pether has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Mar 19, 2025 14:30
Ballaghaderreen works to benefit multi-nationals not local shops-Murphy
The public are criticizing the loss of 47 car-parking spaces and the widening of footpaths.
Mar 19, 2025 13:16
Leitrim and Longford among nine counties with no road fatality
Gardaí are continuing to remind motorists to drive with caution.
Mar 19, 2025 11:13
O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young athletes by long-time coach
A mural paying tribute to the Tarmon sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 18, 2025 13:31
Silver medal winning sisters given hero's welcome in Castlerea
The Tarmon sisters both made their respective finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.
Mar 17, 2025 23:40
Roscommon sees second highest spending increase in February
The latest Spend Trend report shows spending in pubs and restaurants increased in February as people said good bye to Dry January.
Mar 15, 2025 13:33
Shannonside Northern Sound Region among Ireland’s top Guinness hotspots
Roscommon ranks second nationwide, with 214 pubs per 100,000 people serving Guinness, while Leitrim follows in third with 199.
Mar 15, 2025 11:29
Man who ran brothels across Shannonside region found with child abuse material on his phone
He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 19 sample counts, including using false instruments, inducing landlords to rent properties to him and possession of the proceeds of crime.
Mar 14, 2025 17:10
Local conservation group describe anger over Mote Park tree felling
The group has called for a meeting today with ESB representatives before anymore work is carried out.
Mar 14, 2025 08:46
Large crowds expected at Ballaghaderreen protest on Sunday
The Council has confirmed the works will result in the loss of around 47 parking spaces in the town centre.
Mar 14, 2025 07:50
Two elderly blind brothers still without phone line weeks on from Storm Éowyn
93-year-old Seamus and 91-year-old John live together in Elphin.
Mar 13, 2025 17:03
Planning sought for new housing development in Co. Roscommon
County planners will decide on the case in the coming months.
Mar 13, 2025 11:42
Over one million euro in outstanding court fines locally since 2020
Despite issuing 443 unpaid fines, the Carrick-on-Shannon district was found to be one of the most compliant in the country.
Mar 12, 2025 14:45Shannonside Newsletter
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