News - Tom Crosby

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

Downey was founded by Taughmaconnell native John Gately Downey in 1873, and is twinned with Co Roscommon.

Mar 11, 2026 13:50

Contractors, employed by the council, are working on seven estates - in Boyle, Monksland, Rooskey and Tarmonbarry.

Feb 20, 2026 13:37

€456,000 were in the Roscommon town area, and over €300,000 in both Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.

Feb 19, 2026 12:57

Businesses were due to pay almost €13.2 million in 2025 - but just over €12 million was collected.

Jan 23, 2026 09:10

An €8 million upgrade of the town is well under way - with the roundabout currently being reduced in size.

Jan 21, 2026 08:56

Ireland will preside over the European Council for six months, from July to December 2026.

Jan 19, 2026 07:42

The local authority wants to talk to them about Scramogue Cross - which councillors claim is an accident blackspot.

Dec 15, 2025 07:21

Local resident Eugene Murphy says the junction is not a blackspot but a new traffic lay-out is needed.

Nov 26, 2025 13:32

Councillor Tom Crosby described it as ‘Roscommon’s most dangerous crossroads’.

Nov 25, 2025 16:02

Construction is due to start in 2027 on an almost €20 million indoor and outdoor facility in Roscommon town.

Nov 20, 2025 07:57

At their budget meeting tomorrow, Roscommon County Council will allocate it €297,000 for next year.

Nov 18, 2025 08:21

A man was hospitalised after a single-car collision at Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown, last night.

Nov 14, 2025 13:14

Local councillor Tom Crosby has been welcoming the investment.

Oct 6, 2025 08:10

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