News - Strokestown
Tributes paid as former Strokestown and Roscommon footballer dies suddenly
Martin Fallon, a community activist and paramedic, passed away suddenly in the early hours of this morning.
Jan 17, 2025 21:42
Uisce Éireann complete repairs to Water Treatment Plant in Co. Roscommon
Customers in Elphin and Strokestown were left without water supply for large parts of yesterday following the issue at the Water Treatment Plant.
Jan 16, 2025 10:24
LISTEN: Retired cold case detective on Strokestown missing person case
Jan 8, 2025 13:01
'We believe his death is suspicious,' say missing man's two sisters after his body is found in Strokestown
His skeletal remains were found on farmland in Strokestown last month, on December 1.
Jan 7, 2025 21:09
Bomb disposal experts respond to reports of suspected historic device in Strokestown
The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to a request for assistance from Gardaí in their investigation of a suspected historic explosive device.
Jan 7, 2025 13:17
Gardaí discover remains of man missing from Strokestown for almost seven years
The Lithuanian national had been living and working in the area for the previous two years.
Jan 7, 2025 12:59
Popular Scramogue woman to be laid to rest this morning
She was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in September 2023, and a fundraising appeal raised over €83,000 to assist with her care.
Dec 23, 2024 08:50
Tree which stood in Strokestown for over 300 years felled by storm
It was known locally as "The Big Tree," and once stood at St. John's Church in the town.
Dec 8, 2024 13:34
Public realm enhancement works in Strokestown set to begin next year
The plans got planning permission, but some residents expressed serious concerns earlier this year and protests were held outside Roscommon County Council's offices.
Oct 18, 2024 07:14
Just five priests under the age of 60 in Diocese of Achonry
Around 80 people attended a meeting in Strokestown last night to discuss the future of two local Dioceses.
Sep 17, 2024 13:21
Strokestown playground fundraising campaign raises only €610 in six weeks
The Playground Recovery Fund for Strokestown Playground was set up after the facility was closed due to vandalism last April.
Sep 5, 2024 13:28
New sculpture unveiled at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown today
A life-size bronze sculpture titled 'The Gift' which commemorates the generous aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland during the Famine was unveiled this morning.
Aug 6, 2024 13:38
Three men lose appeal against conviction for their part in vigilante attack in Strokestown almost 6 years ago
The Court of Appeal heard they committed 'the most barbaric of violations of human rights', as their convictions were upheld.
Aug 1, 2024 13:54
Three men launch appeal against convictions over attack at repossessed Strokestown house
Their trial heard that a group of armed men smashed their way into a house at a recently repossessed rural property at Falsk, just outside Strokestown, Co Roscommon at around 5am on December 16, 2018.
Jul 19, 2024 18:16Shannonside Newsletter
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