News - Castlerea

Special celebration to mark 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica

Millions of pilgrims from across the world have visited the basilica since it opened in 1976.

Jul 18, 2026 08:48

Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill raised the issue this week.

Jul 15, 2026 16:35

The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.

Jul 5, 2026 11:19

The break-in happened at around 7pm in the Castlerea area on Thursday, June 25th.

Jun 30, 2026 17:46

Demands of community groups are increasing.

Jun 19, 2026 12:56

It reopened for the summer months last week.

Jun 15, 2026 13:38

In a post shared on social media, they confirmed their pending closure on Saturday, July 4th.

Jun 11, 2026 13:18

There were 20,000 visitors to the popular amenity in west Roscommon last year.

Jun 11, 2026 08:25

Minister Dara Calleary is set to visit both Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen over the course of the evening.

Jun 11, 2026 07:45

Judge Kenneth Connolly said Ward’s crime was clearly premeditated and noted his 52 previous convictions.

Jun 10, 2026 07:19

Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 47.8 per cent.

Jun 7, 2026 14:53

It's part of a nationwide speed reduction strategy.

Jun 5, 2026 11:08

There were 20,000 visitors to the popular amenity in west Roscommon last year.

Jun 4, 2026 13:30

The roads are located on the busy R293, and Councillor Micheál Frain says traffic volume and speed have been a concern to people in the area.

May 22, 2026 07:35

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