News - Roscommon

Outgoing senator Eugene Murphy sets his sights on next General Election

Eugene Murphy's recent defeat ends his 40-year streak of unbroken service as a public representative.

Feb 2, 2025 09:28

The outgoing senator says he would consider running in the next General Elections in five years' time.

Feb 1, 2025 15:20

He ran a bicycle shop and filling station in the town for many years.

Feb 1, 2025 09:17

Jan 31, 2025 19:47

Cllr Marty McDermott said a number of people remain without power in rural parts of the county and can't make contact with loved ones.

Jan 31, 2025 13:49

The Ballygar GP was tipped for one of the positions, but Taoiseach Micheál Martin opted for others.

Jan 30, 2025 11:16

The ESB says it has restored electricity to 660-thousand homes since Storm Éowyn but the west and northwest remains badly affected.

Jan 30, 2025 08:46

An appeal was lodged against the permission last year over a number of concerns such as smell, fire risk and vermin control.

Jan 29, 2025 14:13

Mr Bruen, who was in his 80s, was a well-known businessman in Castlerea and a member of a number of local clubs.

Jan 29, 2025 11:11

Meanwhile, An Post says a number of local post offices are back open following Storm Éowyn.

Jan 29, 2025 09:18

The Taoiseach spoke to the Media at one of the emergency hubs in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon earlier.

Jan 28, 2025 18:10

He was a popular local businessman in the town and was also a member of a number of local groups and clubs.

Jan 28, 2025 11:03

Micháel Martin will meet with local authority staff and members of the fire service in Ballaghaderreen as part of the visit.

Jan 28, 2025 07:57

Coffey's Pub and Shop in Lecarrow was without electricity since the storm hit on Friday morning.

Jan 27, 2025 15:01

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