News - Strokestown
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 18:16
Government senator 'concerned' over Roscommon burglaries after two more incidents yesterday
There was a burglary and an attempted break-in in two properties on the outskirts of Strokestown between 1pm and 3pm.
Jul 6, 2024 10:08
All roads lead to Strokestown for Connacht Fleadh
Local community activist Emmett Corcoran says it's a big boost to the town.
Jul 6, 2024 09:27
Jailing of three men over Strokestown eviction was an "appalling injustice", Dáil hears
Three men were each sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with an attack on security guards at a repossessed house in Falsk, Strokestown.
Jul 5, 2024 17:28
Over 2,000 performers set to compete in Connacht Fleadh in Strokestown
The official opening takes place in Strokestown Park House at 7pm this evening.
Jul 4, 2024 13:39
Hundreds of entertainers to descend on Strokestown for Connacht Fleadh
Local senator Eugene Murphy says it's a big boost to Strokestown.
Jun 30, 2024 12:15
Significant development works proposed for two Roscommon schools
St. Coman's Wood Primary School and Scoil Mhuire Strokestown are seeking approval from county planners to go ahead with the construction plans.
Jun 26, 2024 13:23
Roscommon councillor accuses Strokestown protestors of scare tactics
Independent councillor Tom Crosby, who won re-election to Roscommon County Council last weekend, says elderly residents were told the town would lose 90% of its parking spaces
Jun 14, 2024 13:41
Roscommon polling stations report turnouts of over 60 per cent
Polls closed at 10pm, after being open since 7am.
Jun 8, 2024 09:15Shannonside Newsletter
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