News - Roscommon
Planning lodged for long awaited upgrade of popular Roscommon school
The new extension will include mainstream classrooms, accommodation, a multi-purpose room, and a special needs educational facility.
Mar 4, 2025 13:44
HSE confirm all options on the table for delivery of Ballaghadereen Primary Care Centre
The Department of Health state they were left with no other choice but to terminate the existing contract due to issues with the provider.
Mar 4, 2025 07:58
Public consultation meeting to take place locally over new greenway
Public consultation will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone on Tuesday, March 11th, from 3pm to 8pm.
Mar 3, 2025 13:20
Local Enterprise Week kicks off across the Shannonside Region
Dozens of events will take place across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon this week focused on local businesses.
Mar 3, 2025 07:42
Sonas nursing home in Roscommon receives glowing HIQA report
It follows an unannounced inspection in December 2024.
Mar 1, 2025 12:54
Roscommon songwriter launches free music production course for aspiring artists
Founder of Birdland Music Studios Bianca Fachel has designed a course for both beginner and advanced songwriters interested in exploring professional music production.
Mar 1, 2025 10:49
Homes in west Roscommon still without broadband a month after storm
The storm led to over 700,000 homes and businesses losing electricity - and it took weeks to restore power to all.
Feb 28, 2025 13:35
Boyle Town Team appeals to owners of vacant properties to bring them back into use
It's aiming to boost the town centre's population and return buildings to their former glory.
Feb 28, 2025 13:33
Motorists caught exceeding speed limit on Co. Roscommon roads
Roscommon Roads Policing were conducting speed checks in Elphin and caught a motorist driving double the speed limit at 104km/h in a 50km/h zone in rain.
Feb 28, 2025 13:30
Concerns raised in Dáil about outpatient department in Roscommon Hospital
Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says it's not suitable for people with disabilities.
Feb 28, 2025 13:27
Close to €1 million in funding secured for local sport partnerships
It comes as part of Sport Ireland's investment of €12 million in sports across the country.
Feb 27, 2025 17:22
Council raise concerns about planned extension of Ballaghaderreen refugee centre
The Abbeyfield Hotel on the Sligo Road in Ballaghaderreen has been an emergency reception and orientation centre for refugees for the past eight years.
Feb 27, 2025 07:32
Leitrim listed as one of the worst affected areas for lack of housing
The Daft.ie report provided a breakdown of market prices for homes across the country in the final three months of 2024.
Feb 24, 2025 13:46
Duffy set to be officially ratified as Roscommon Councillor today
The Moore woman beat Ger Grehan in a Fine Gael selection convention last Thursday and will be formally ratified at a council meeting this afternoon.
Feb 24, 2025 08:11Shannonside Newsletter
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