News - Roscommon
Breaches detected by Workplace Relations Commission across the region
The majority of breaches detected related to working hours, with 44 complaints in Roscommon, 41 in Longford, and 35 in Leitrim.
Jan 19, 2024 13:10
Objection lodged against proposed local battery storage facility
The proposed development is on the site of the former Arigna ESB Power station.
Jan 19, 2024 07:12
Student calls for more youth representation in local authorities
That is the view of 18-year-old Sam Brooks, who served as Chair of Roscommon's Youth Council for the 2023 term and as Regional Officer for Longford-Westmeath with the Irish Second-Level Students' Union.
Jan 18, 2024 17:07
Environmental group rejects claims it's responsible for flood work delays
Roscommon County Council issued a statement earlier this month raising concerns that current flood defence measures at Lough Funshinagh will soon be ineffective
Jan 18, 2024 16:56
Planning permission granted for major Roscommon eco-tourism project
The project also comprises the upgrade of the existing reception building and shop, along with an environmental induction area to immerse visitors in environmental topics.
Jan 18, 2024 13:00
Almost 500 new jobs created by LEO-backed client companies across region
Despite the gain, there was a net total of 174 job losses across the region in 2022.
Jan 17, 2024 17:11
Almost 10 thousand people recorded on live register across the region
The Live register records the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers allowance or any other entitlements at offices of the Department of Social Protection.
Jan 17, 2024 15:19
Planning permission sought for the construction of 25 homes in Roscommon
The application has been submitted by Aidan Kelly and calls for the development to be progressed at Barrymore, Kiltoom in Roscommon.
Jan 17, 2024 11:22
Local man jailed for threats and assaults on Gardaí
Following exchanges with Gardaí and the arrival of two more members, the 35 year old become more aggressive and began threatening Gardaí.
Jan 16, 2024 13:01
Local Gardaí reminding people to be vigilant to crypto scams
The man is reported to have lost in excess of €50,000.
Jan 16, 2024 11:06
Roscommon network president calls for support to close gender pay gaps
Recent figures from the CSO show that the average weekly wage for employees across the Shannonside region is €735.
Jan 15, 2024 17:16
Gardaí issue witness appeal following a series of burglaries in Roscommon
A total of five house burglaries were reported to Gardaí in the area of Boyle on Friday and Saturday.
Jan 15, 2024 17:11
New CSO data reveals average weekly wages across the region
According to data from the CSO, the average weekly income in the Shannonside region increased from €703 to €735 between 2021 and 2022.
Jan 15, 2024 13:25
Over 420 asylum seekers currently being housed across the region
The figures released by IPAS show that there is now over 26,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in Ireland.
Jan 15, 2024 13:22Shannonside Newsletter
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