News - Tom Crosby
Roscommon council expected to confirm opposition to big wind farm
An Coimisiun Pleanála will decide whether to give it planning permission, but the council has been asked for their view.
May 25, 2026 13:09
Planned increase in litter fines 'not at all adequate' - Crosby
Litter fines are set to rise from €150 to €250.
May 11, 2026 10:22
Ireland's planning laws 'an absolute and utter disgrace' - Roscommon councillor
He made the comments during a Roscommon County Council meeting this week.
May 4, 2026 13:16
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
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
Local junior minister says fuel protests have 'no purpose' at this stage
It's after the government announced petrol and diesel would drop by an extra 10 cents a litre.
Apr 13, 2026 18:04
Multimillion-euro Tarmonbarry development could create over 40 jobs
With Frenchpark, Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown all bypassed, Tarmonbarry will be the first town or village a driver hits after leaving Westport on the way to Dublin.
Apr 1, 2026 14:31
46pc increase in local drivers given EV grants last year
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.
Apr 1, 2026 07:40
Former mayor of US city visits Roscommon council HQ
Downey was founded by Taughmaconnell native John Gately Downey in 1873, and is twinned with Co Roscommon.
Mar 11, 2026 13:50
Works under way on 11 unfinished estates in Roscommon
Contractors, employed by the council, are working on seven estates - in Boyle, Monksland, Rooskey and Tarmonbarry.
Feb 20, 2026 13:37
Roscommon council writes off nearly €1.5m in business rates
€456,000 were in the Roscommon town area, and over €300,000 in both Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.
Feb 19, 2026 12:57
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.1m in rates last year
Businesses were due to pay almost €13.2 million in 2025 - but just over €12 million was collected.
Jan 23, 2026 09:10Shannonside Newsletter
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