News - Roscommon
Over €80,000 worth of drugs seized in Roscommon
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit were alerted to a vehicle in the Ballybride area and conducted a search for its owner.
Feb 21, 2025 15:13
Valerie Duffy is 'excellent candidate' to fill late John Naughten's seat
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 21, 2025 14:09
Over 1,600 outstanding bench warrants in Shannonside region
They are normally issued after a person fails to appear in court accused of a crime.
Feb 21, 2025 13:48
Fine Gael to select Roscommon Council replacement for John Naughten tonight
The two candidates vying for the position are Valerie Duffy, a community activist from Drum, and Ger Grehan, a well-known farming man from Taughmaconnell.
Feb 20, 2025 07:30
LISTEN: Shannonside MEP calls for emergency permits for storm-hit forestry owners
Around 10 per cent of all forestry across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon was knocked down during the bad weather.
Feb 19, 2025 17:29
NPWS appeal for information after a buzzard was shot in Co. Roscommon
The NPWS say the bird was found by a local dog walker in the Elphin area during a walk.
Feb 19, 2025 17:14
Price of a home in Co. Roscommon increases by 11% in a year
The average sale price was €207,000 last year - €20,000 more than the previous year.
Feb 19, 2025 12:58
Serious concerns about mental health services in Roscommon raised in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil TD and Ballygar GP, Martin Daly, says decisive action is needed to address the issue.
Feb 19, 2025 12:52
Roscommon businesswoman to speak at event in London next month
Louise Conneally runs Louise’s Beauty Studio in Roscommon Town and will be a guest speaker at the Repêchage Skincare Day of Empowerment in London.
Feb 19, 2025 11:31
Local vacancy rates higher than national average, according to Geodirectory report
The rate in Leitrim was considerably higher than the national average of 3.8 per cent.
Feb 19, 2025 07:30
Clean-up ongoing at popular Roscommon park damaged by Storm Éowyn
The main entrance to Mote Park from the N61 has been closed since the storm as Coillte attempt to clear fallen trees.
Feb 17, 2025 18:06
LISTEN: New Bishop of Achonry outlines his priorities after securing new role
Bishop Doran, who has been the Apostolic Administrator of Achonry since last April, says this marks the next step in the planned reorganisation of the Tuam Province.
Feb 16, 2025 15:26
Roscommon community volunteer nominated for national award
Bernie Kearney from Fourmilehouse is in the running for a Local Authority Members Association award in the Community Volunteer of the Year category.
Feb 15, 2025 10:17
LISTEN: Late Roscommon councillor's brother says he had a passion for serving his county
Mr Waldron passed away suddenly at home last Sunday morning at the age of 64.
Feb 14, 2025 17:27Shannonside Newsletter
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