News - West Roscommon
Farmers affected by west Roscommon fire may not be eligible for payments
A local TD says the Department of Agriculture has sent some famers in Gorthaganny satellite images of their burnt land.
Sep 24, 2025 13:19
Calls for emergency situation to be declared in Roscommon over power outages
Almost 3,500 ESB customers across the Shannonside region lost supply after Storm Floris yesterday.
Aug 5, 2025 13:11
Local businessman welcomes reopening of Durkin's in Ballagh
The bar, restaurant and guesthouse closed last week, when the operator pulled out.
Jul 26, 2025 12:52
Late councillor to be remembered at opening of new facilities in west Roscommon
They're designed to improve access to the Suck River.
Jul 6, 2025 09:20
Up to 100 people attend public meeting over massive west Roscommon fire
It's being chaired by Seamus Crawley, the chairman of Gortaganny Community Development, who welcomed the crowd to the meeting.
Jun 3, 2025 20:21
Major forest fire sparks emergency response in west Roscommon
A number of fire crews are at the scene working to bring it under control.
May 18, 2025 16:05
Popular west Roscommon business to open new premises today
Castlerea boxing sisters, Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke, will cut the ribbon on the new site and there will be free class demonstrations.
Apr 26, 2025 08:36
Homes in west Roscommon still without broadband a month after storm
The storm led to over 700,000 homes and businesses losing electricity - and it took weeks to restore power to all.
Feb 28, 2025 13:35
Gareth Scahill's Seanad appointment celebrated in West Roscommon
The Castlerea man was selected as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees for the Seanad on Friday.
Feb 9, 2025 08:43
Road closed after very serious crash between tractor and car on Roscommon/Mayo border
It happened near soccer pitch in Cloonfad at around 8 o'clock this evening.
Sep 28, 2024 00:09
Pedestrian knocked down in two-vehicle crash in west Roscommon
Two vehicles were also involved in the crash in Cloonfad yesterday morning.
May 19, 2024 08:40
Council confirms material found in local lake was tree pollen
Roscommon County Council says it carried out an inspection of Lough Eritt following a number of complaints.
May 9, 2024 13:37
Funeral of west Roscommon fire victims takes place today
Apr 3, 2024 07:40
Ballaghaderreen resident calls for better communication from Irish Water
Sue McMillan says the fact Irish Water were aware repairs were being carried out, and the colouring of the water had been impacted, customers should have been notified.
Jan 12, 2023 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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