News - Gareth Scahill
Roscommon-Longford garda system isn't working, Seanad told
In a social media post this week, Ballaghaderreen councillor Micheál Frain called for increased Garda visibility in the town following anti-social behaviour.
Jul 16, 2026 13:51
Senator raises case of local woman whose stairlift stops working during powercuts
But she can't get a grant to adapt her house for a downstairs bedroom or bathroom.
Jun 28, 2026 10:29
Multimillion-euro upgrade of Boyle park welcomed in Seanad
Major development works in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle were given the green light.
Jun 19, 2026 08:25
Senator says more schools in danger of closing in Roscommon
It's after two national schools in Co Roscommon, in Drumboylan and Slatta, announced their closures.
Jun 14, 2026 15:07
More government action needed on transport for children with additional needs - Scahill
The Fine Gael senator raised the issue in the Seanad.
May 22, 2026 11:04
Great turnout at Darkness into Light walks across Shannonside region
Hundreds of locals set off in the early hours to raise funds for Pieta's biggest fundraiser, which supports its suicide and self-harm prevention services.
May 9, 2026 07:37
Fraudsters try to scam Roscommon senator - by pretending to be his daughter
Gareth Scahill says one in three people in Ireland have experienced fraud.
May 7, 2026 09:38
Housing and tourism to benefit from closure of refugee centres - Roscommon senator
The government intends to shut down state accommodation facilities for Ukrainian refugees from August, on a phased basis.
Apr 28, 2026 12:29
Local senator calls for driving test waiting times to be addressed
He says wait times in Roscommon were down at 6 weeks earlier this year however it's now back above 8 weeks.
Mar 28, 2026 12:52
Funding boost for disadvantaged schools in Ballagh and Ballinasloe
St Attracta's National School in Ballaghaderreen and Scoil an Croi Naofa in Ballinasloe have been included in the programme.
Mar 25, 2026 11:36
Co. Roscommon ranks fourth-to-last for housing delivery
That's according to data released by the CSO, which reveals over 560 housing units across the Shannonside region received planning permission in 2025.
Mar 16, 2026 14:19
Over 60 water outages in Cloonfad over past 18 months
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill made the revelation during a debate on Infrastructure with Minister Jack Chambers.
Mar 7, 2026 13:46
Over €80,000 earmarked for local agricultural shows
The announcement comes from Minister Dara Calleary, who confirmed 126 shows nationwide will benefit from the funding.
Mar 7, 2026 10:28
No cuts to SNAs next year after government U-turn
An extra €19 million euro has been agreed to fund SNAs after a meeting with Government leaders and senior minister's last night.
Feb 24, 2026 07:25Shannonside Newsletter
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