News - Strokestown
'Suspend planning applications for Roscommon wind farms' - councillors
Councillors Valerie Byrne and Tom Crosby will make the joint call at Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jul 25, 2025 13:40
Contractor approved for Strokestown's public realm scheme - Crosby
The state is spending €8 million on upgrading Church Street and Bawn Street.
Jul 25, 2025 13:23
Truck run today marks first anniversary of popular Roscommon man
Pat McCrann died after a tyre exploded when he was working in a shed in Sheepwalk, Frenchpark.
Jul 20, 2025 09:45
New car park proposed for Strokestown, amid public realm dispute
The €8 million plan will involve the loss of some car-parking, which has angered some locals.
Jul 11, 2025 13:06
Local MEP calls for mediator to be appointed to end dispute in Strokestown
A middle-man brokered a deal between the council and protestors in Ballaghaderreen - with 15 car-parking spaces being kept at The Square.
Jul 11, 2025 08:13
Councillor says public realm works will be positive for Strokestown economy
There were protests last summer over the €8 million project that's planned for the town.
Jul 10, 2025 17:34
Co. Leitrim company completes takeover of long established business based in Strokestown
Both Brady Insurance and Mannion Insurance are family-owned and Irish-run businesses.
Jun 3, 2025 13:40
Charity walk from Dublin to Strokestown to kick off today
A walk will be starting in Dublin today and finishing at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown tomorrow.
May 24, 2025 08:46
PODCAST: Call for new public realm enhancement scheme in Strokestown
It's after ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 18:05
Businessman calls for new public realm plan for Strokestown
Ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 13:42
Man arrested after €33,000 worth of drugs seized in Strokestown
The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at a Garda station in the northwest.
Mar 20, 2025 13:31
Roscommon Gardaí discover significant quantity of cocaine
Members of the Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car near Strokestown last Friday.
Feb 3, 2025 13:42
Funeral of former Roscommon footballer taking place this morning
Martin represented Roscommon GAA at Minor, U-21 and Senior levels which included winning a Connacht Senior Football Title in 1991.
Jan 21, 2025 11:06
Former Roscommon footballer to be laid to rest on Tuesday
His funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday in Strokestown Parish Church at 11am, with burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
Jan 18, 2025 20:36Shannonside Newsletter
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