News - Roscommon
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Local TDs react to proposed changes to constituencies
TDs Martin Kenny, Peter Burke, and Senator Eugene Murphy have all given their views.
Aug 30, 2023 13:54
Planning granted for restoration of derelict Castlerea school building
The development includes the change of use of Tully National School in Castlerea to a domestic dwelling house.
Aug 30, 2023 09:18
Homeless figures on the increase again in the Shannonside region
The figures show an increase of 12 individuals in emergency accommodation in just over a month locally.
Aug 29, 2023 14:00
Variety of events planned for Culture Night in Roscommon
22 free activities will be held across the county on the 22nd of September.
Aug 27, 2023 12:57
Roscommon charity condemns illegal dumping on its site
The Boyle Family Resource Centre reported that 2 bags of household waste had been dumped in the charity's clothes bank in recent days.
Aug 27, 2023 09:12
Eir overturn refusal for North Roscommon telecom mast
Following an appeal by Eir, the Higher Planning Authority has overturned Roscommon County Council's decision.
Aug 24, 2023 15:16
HSE paying agency staff billions instead of fixing retention crisis - Local TD
Over 5 thousand patients in the Shannonside Northern Sound region left emergency departments without being seen in the first half of this year.
Aug 24, 2023 15:12
Plans lodged for 150 metre wind turbine in Roscommon
The turbine would have a tip height of just over 149 metres, with an 81 metre high tower holding the blades.
Aug 24, 2023 07:30
Close to 1,500 people claiming maternity benefit locally
According to the data, Westmeath is the county with the highest amount of claimants.
Aug 23, 2023 17:15
Planning lodged to extend lifespan of Roscommon solar farm
Elgin Energy Services Ltd received planning permission for the development at Rathleg near Castlerea in 2017.
Aug 23, 2023 13:55
Just over half of dog fines issued across region paid last year
According to the report, no one was prosecuted by local authorities for a failure to pay.
Aug 23, 2023 13:43
250 local pubs closed permanently since 2005 according to new report
Roscommon is the county with the 2nd highest number of closures in the country.
Aug 23, 2023 13:38
N63 Roscommon to Ballygar road closed due to RTC
It's expected the road will remain closed for a number of hours.
Aug 23, 2023 09:53Shannonside Newsletter
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