News - Micheál Frain
89 homeless presentations in Roscommon in nine months
The council is allocating €30,000 in its budget for next year to homeless services.
Dec 3, 2024 13:37
Bishop doesn't expect cathedral downgrade following dioceses merger
The historic building is the cathedral church of Achonry, which is set to amalgamate with the Diocese of Elphin.
Nov 11, 2024 14:10
Local councillor says recent assault in Ballaghaderreen is the 'last straw'
Gardaí are investigating reports the teenage boy was attacked in Main Street at around 12.10am on Friday.
Nov 3, 2024 08:31
Bishop of Elphin encourages local people to pray over Relics of Lourdes, as they tour region
The relics will be taken to St Mel's Cathedral in Longford, St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen, and the Church of the Risen Christ in Kiltoom, over the next two months.
Sep 4, 2024 13:21
Vandalism and theft from Ballaghaderreen honesty box described as 'new low' for rural crime
German woman Sabrina Kuchenbecker sells produce from her farm in Aughalista, such as eggs, jams and vegetables.
Aug 14, 2024 13:09
LISTEN: Two former taoisigh lead tributes to the legendary John O'Mahony
O’Mahony – who was born in Kilmovee but lived in Ballaghaderreen for decades – died on Saturday at the age of 71.
Jul 7, 2024 20:41
Series of Roscommon burglaries linked to low Garda numbers - Frain
Micheál Frain claims the number of officers in the Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea area is at an all-time low.
Jul 3, 2024 13:21
Sligo and Galway hospitals among country's most overcrowded
A total of 1,051 patients were treated on trolleys in University Hospital Galway last month - the second worst in Ireland.
Jul 1, 2024 07:48
Day of high drama set to continue today at Roscommon voting count
That recount in the Boyle Local Electoral Area is set to take place at Noon today.
Jun 10, 2024 08:11
Colm Horkan Memorial pitch to be opened today
He was stationed as a garda in Ballaghaderreen for some time and local man Micheál Frain is welcoming today's honour.
Jun 2, 2024 11:36
Much loved bishop to celebrate his final mass in Ballaghaderreen today
The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.
May 12, 2024 09:17
Calls for Ballaghaderreen works to take place at night
The €4.5-million public realm project got under way last month and will take around 18 months to complete.
May 10, 2024 09:25
Contracts signed for Ballaghaderreen regeneration project
The regeneration project in Ballaghaderreen will cost over 4 million euro with funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Mar 14, 2024 13:03
Hopes new remote working hub in Roscommon will provide 200 jobs
Planning was granted late last week with 20 conditions attached.
Jun 26, 2023 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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