News - Scramogue

Councillor calls for safety works to be completed at dangerous Roscommon road

Several serious crashes have take taken place there with TII agreeing to carry out works to improve safety at the crossroads on the N5.

Mar 27, 2026 13:29

Independent councillor Tom Crosby says there have been deaths and serious injuries in crashes at the cross.

Mar 9, 2026 07:44

Extra traffic has been going through the town recently, due to the upgrade of the N5 between Ballaghaderreen and Scramogue.

Mar 3, 2026 13:06

The money has been assigned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland today.

Feb 17, 2026 15:15

That's according to Roscommon County Council Chief Executive Shane Tiernan.

Jan 4, 2026 10:31

Ballyfeeney Green Energy Ltd have applied for permission to construct six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass.

Dec 23, 2025 12:39

The local authority wants to talk to them about Scramogue Cross - which councillors claim is an accident blackspot.

Dec 15, 2025 07:21

Local resident Eugene Murphy says the junction is not a blackspot but a new traffic lay-out is needed.

Nov 26, 2025 13:32

Independent councillor Tom Crosby called for immediate and comprehensive safety measures at Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown.

Nov 25, 2025 07:56

The state agency says Scramogue Cross is not a high-collision location.

Nov 24, 2025 17:15

An €86m budget is set to be officially signed off on shortly.

Nov 19, 2025 13:44

The group has hosted a number of meetings in recent months with residents and community groups.

Oct 17, 2025 13:12

The Mass is on in Strokestown and she'll be buried in Roscommon town.

Sep 19, 2025 07:18

The planned farm would consist of six wind turbines and be mainly based in Ballyfeeney, which is located between Scramogue and Kilglass.

Sep 18, 2025 07:22

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