News - volunteers
Volunteers sought in Roscommon for over 50s mentoring service
It's designed to help people who want to feel healthier, but who lack the motivation, confidence or information to get moving.
Mar 8, 2026 15:08
Westmeath Council in talks to buy former Franciscan Friary in Athlone
The Franciscans left the town in January 2023, ending a presence of nearly 800 years.
Sep 28, 2025 12:19
Roscommon Civil Defence officer presented 20 years service medal by Tánaiste
Claire Keane followed the footsteps of her father and joined the service at a young age.
Apr 12, 2025 12:55
Local people recognised at Volunteers in Sport Awards
A €200 donation will be made to each recipient’s local club in recognition of their work.
Feb 17, 2025 13:32
ISPCA call for Volunteers at Longford Animal Centre
Based in Kenagh, the Centre is the home to the ISPCA kennels, cattery, stables and animal rehabilitation work.
Feb 19, 2024 16:41
Athlone and Midlands Samaritans calls for new volunteers
The suicide prevention helpline offers those struggling to cope somewhere to turn in times of need.
Feb 12, 2024 18:10
Leitrim has highest proportion of volunteers nationwide
CSO figures show that 18 per cent or almost 6,200 Leitrim people were volunteering in April 2022.
Feb 9, 2024 08:25
Excitement builds ahead of Special Olympics opening this weekend
The opening ceremony will take place tomorrow night.
Jun 16, 2023 09:33
Roscommon group launch new companion scheme to tackle social isolation
The group will be focused on connecting people through the arts.
May 4, 2023 18:04
ALONE appealing for more volunteers in Roscommon area
Anyone wishing to take part in the programme can visit the Alone.ie website or call 0818 222 024.
Apr 10, 2023 09:13
Electric Vehicle pilot project launches in Carrick on Shannon today
ESB is supporting the project for six months.
Mar 1, 2023 13:36
Athlone and Midlands Samaritans Branch looking for volunteers
One of the first Athlone volunteers, Anne McGrath, says it doesn't require any particular set of skills and people will be fully trained for a number of weeks before they answer their first call.
Jan 17, 2023 13:42
Lough Ree RNLI assist 19 people on the water over the weekend
The Volunteer RNLI crews attended 6 separate incidents over five days.
Jul 19, 2022 13:39
Roscommon Volunteer centre thank public for their help welcoming refugees
The former Cusile centre opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees in March.
Jun 12, 2022 08:22Shannonside Newsletter
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