News - tourism
Roscommon has third fewest tourism beds in Ireland
Tulsk councillor Sean Moylan says he hopes more tourism beds come on stream in Roscommon.
Apr 30, 2026 12:43
Roscommon councillor says more Air BnBs are needed in the county
A local councillor says more Air BnBs would help ease an accommodation crisis in County Roscommon.
Mar 18, 2026 18:07
Funeral mass of well-known Roscommon man to take place this morning
A talented musician, he held the role of chairperson of Una Bhan Tourism in Boyle at the time of his passing.
Mar 14, 2026 09:26
Feasibility study underway for potential hotel in Boyle
The North Roscommon Town has been without a hotel for around 15 years.
Jan 3, 2026 14:35
Ballymahon tourism provider plans active singles events in Longford
Brendan Flanagan, who runs Ethical Tours, says there's a growing tourism market among single people.
Nov 23, 2025 12:43
Roscommon Tourism Officer says lack of accommodation in county top of the agenda
Lisa Joy was speaking at the launch of a five-year strategy aimed at increasing visitor numbers.
Nov 21, 2025 17:04
Yearly allocation of €350,000 secured for enhancement of local trails
The investment aims to boost tourism and enhance amenities along the Midlands trail network.
Aug 11, 2025 13:38
Calls for coarse and pike fishing licence fees to be removed on River Suck
It follows a significant drop in interest locally and the impact on the tourism sector in the county.
Jul 30, 2025 13:29
Almost €900,000 in funding secured for local tourism projects
Fáilte Ireland announced the funding, which is part of an allocation of the EU Just Transition Fund.
Jun 16, 2025 13:30
Call for EV chargers in Ballinamore to boost tourism
Fianna Fáil Cllr Gary Prior brought forward a motion to the most recent Ballinamore Municipal District meeting to highlight the issue.
Jun 1, 2025 09:21
Roscommon records third lowest number of tourism beds nationwide
Leitrim and Longford also appear on the low end of the list.
Apr 4, 2025 13:29
Over 2,000 bed nights used by domestic visitors in the Shannonside region last year
CSO figures for 2023 show a major increase in domestic tourism in Roscommon and Longford.
Mar 21, 2025 13:16
Calls for more tourist accommodation to be made available in Drumshanbo
Over 30,000 people have visited the Shed Distillery and Visitor Experience in Drumshanbo this year.
Jan 1, 2025 12:52
Campaign launched to attract more visitors to Roscommon over Christmas
Tourism Officer Lisa Joy says Roscommon has plenty of restaurants, pubs and speciality shops for visitors.
Dec 25, 2024 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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