News - Tom Crosby

Proposed solution for Strokestown traffic problems rejected

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

Up to 15 Independent candidates could appear before the local authority to make their pitch.

Sep 8, 2025 12:33

The Occupied Territories Bill is a proposed law that would ban trade between Ireland and Israel's illegal settlements in the West Bank.

Aug 16, 2025 12:38

His death occurred in the devoted care of the staff at Drumderring Nursing Home in Boyle.

Jul 27, 2025 14:09

Councillors Valerie Byrne and Tom Crosby will make the joint call at Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.

Jul 25, 2025 13:40

The state is spending €8 million on upgrading Church Street and Bawn Street.

Jul 25, 2025 13:23

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