News - Valerie Byrne
Over 50 voluntary organisations in Roscommon to benefit from funding
They're getting the money under the Tidy Towns and Amenity Grants scheme.
Jun 1, 2026 14:55
Almost 100 children living in IPAS centres in Roscommon
These asylum-seekers are being accommodated in four centres across the county.
May 25, 2026 13:20
Roscommon councillor says wind turbines should only be allowed at sea
Elphin's Valerie Byrne says she's very much in favour of solar energy.
May 4, 2026 13:20
'No GPs available' to Roscommon IPAS residents
There are 193 people, including 87 children, living in IPAS accommodation in the county.
Feb 19, 2026 13:06
'Shameful' - 80pc of breast cancer referrals not seen on time in Galway hospital
UHG says its breast unit is facing significant challenges, including a rise in referrals.
Dec 2, 2025 16:32
'Criminal incidents' at Boyle mansion condemned
Roscommon County Council says there has been a major oil spill on the grounds of King House after 'criminal incidents'.
Nov 20, 2025 13:25
One in seven offers of council houses turned down in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council says 34 people signed up to a council house in the first nine months of this year.
Nov 13, 2025 14:05
'Suspend planning applications for Roscommon wind farms' - councillors
Councillors Valerie Byrne and Tom Crosby will make the joint call at Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jul 25, 2025 13:40
50 people present as homeless to Roscommon council in three months
16 needed short-term accommodation, according to the local authority.
May 6, 2025 09:42
Hospital Action Committee demands clarity over Roscommon rehab unit
Almost €8 million was approved for the unit in 2015, but it has never progressed.
Feb 28, 2025 17:18
Over €200,000 needed to repair Elphin's historic windmill after storm damage
The Elphin Windmill Committee is hoping to raise funds to restore it again.
Feb 24, 2025 17:43
Storm Eowyn damages historic 300-year-old windmill in Elphin
The sails were torn off the 300-year-old structure.
Jan 26, 2025 14:53
ESB estimates some Boyle customers will be out of power until Thursday
A fault affecting 14 customers in Crossna is among those that isn't expected to be fixed until Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock - almost a week after they lost supply.
Jan 25, 2025 16:24
Roscommon councillor defends planned increase in commercial rates
It's understood the rise will be signed off by the majority of councillors at their budget meeting tomorrow.
Dec 3, 2024 13:19Shannonside Newsletter
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