News - Strokestown
Famine Way Remembrance Walk to commence in Strokestown tomorrow
The event marks the assisted emigration of 1,490 people from the town in 1847 at the height of the famine.
May 16, 2026 11:13
Great turnout at Darkness into Light walks across Shannonside region
Hundreds of locals set off in the early hours to raise funds for Pieta's biggest fundraiser, which supports its suicide and self-harm prevention services.
May 9, 2026 07:37
Man arrested on suspicion of cocaine-driving in Strokestown - after being detected speeding
Gardai say the car was driving at 138 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone.
May 8, 2026 08:41
Funeral of much-loved Strokestown activist to take place today
John Joe Cox's funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strokestown at 11 o'clock this morning.
May 7, 2026 07:42
Funeral of pensioner who died in Longford crash hears he was a 'happy and joyful man'
John's family members also dedicated a prayer to the staff of Beaumont Hospital, for the 'loving care and compassion' shown to him and his family at the time of his death.
May 4, 2026 12:00
Pensioner who died in Longford Town crash to be laid to rest today
The much-loved Strokestown man was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
May 4, 2026 08:38
County museum in Roscommon could cost up to €600,000 a year to run
Independent councillor Tom Crosby is calling for a designated county museum to be developed in Roscommon, based in Strokestown.
May 2, 2026 11:25
Funeral arrangements announced for Strokestown man who died after Longford crash
His removal will take place on Monday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
Apr 30, 2026 19:08
'A very well known and loved individual' - popular Strokestown man died after Longford crash
The man in his 80s was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
Apr 30, 2026 07:44
Crosby offers free property for museum in Strokestown
Cllr Tom Crosby made the offer after calling on the local authority to develop the museum in Strokestown.
Apr 28, 2026 14:23
Strokestown Town Teams back proposal for county museum there
Councillor Tom Crosby says the town is ideal for Roscommon's county museum - with Strokestown Park House and the National Famine Museum.
Apr 27, 2026 13:35
Develop a county museum in Strokestown for €4m to €6m - Crosby
Cllr Tom Crosby says the project would be hugely positive for the county.
Apr 27, 2026 07:24
Inquest hears of 70 crashes in space of 20 years on bend near Strokestown
Roscommon Coroner's Court heard three were fatal and six caused serious injuries.
Apr 17, 2026 13:07
National Famine Way extended to the United States
The US Global Irish Famine Way follows the trail in Canada, which was established last year.
Apr 8, 2026 07:40Shannonside Newsletter
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