News - Roscommon
Local rents increase over 20% year on year according to new Daft.ie report
These new figures reveal that Leitrim is the cheapest county in Ireland to rent in the country.
Aug 10, 2023 13:46
Over 700 people in region claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for over 10 years
According to this latest release, Westmeath has the highest number of people claiming the allowance at 1,658.
Aug 9, 2023 12:54
Roscommon Gardaí renew appeal for information on recent marine thefts
Anyone with information is urged to contact Roscommon Garda Station.
Aug 7, 2023 11:10
Memorial to Dessie Byrne and Muriel Eriksson unveiled in Ballybunion
51 year old Dessie Byrne, originally from Athlone, and his sister Muriel Eriksson died in Ballybunion last year.
Aug 6, 2023 14:44
Over 12,000 people on local Live Register
Nationally, 195,095 people are currently unemployed in Ireland.
Aug 4, 2023 14:52
Warning mortgage arrears crisis to hit Shannonside Region
New figures from Geowax show the average price of a home in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region stands at €168,000.
Aug 4, 2023 13:29
Protesters highlight damage caused by Shannon flooding
The protest is being run by the Save our Shannon group who were set up by the communities living along the river who've suffered from flooding over the years.
Aug 4, 2023 13:27
CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region
Nationally uptake of the primary vaccine itself stands at between 90 and 95 percent.
Aug 3, 2023 12:57
Go ahead for new chocolate workshop and cafe in Roscommon
Walpole Property Investment Limited applied to Roscommon County Council for the change of use of an existing retail unit to use as a café / restaurant area.
Aug 3, 2023 11:16
Planning refusal for Roscommon quarry expansion appealed
County planners refused the application for planning permission under two conditions.
Aug 2, 2023 16:45
13 people killed in road traffic collisions in Shannonside region so far in 2023
According to the latest data from the Road Safety Authority, Westmeath is the worst affected county locally, with 6 killed this year.
Aug 2, 2023 14:08
Minister Hildegarde Naughton launches new health project in Roscommon
The Healthy Ireland Programme is designed to counteract negative health outcomes as a result of smoking, alcohol, poor diet and obesity.
Aug 2, 2023 13:58
Electric car sales in Shannonside region up significantly on last year
Sales of new electric cars in Longford jumped by almost 80%.
Aug 2, 2023 09:21
Hope for new contractor to be appointed to N5 Road project shortly
There have been three fatalities on the Roscommon leg of the national route in the last three months.
Aug 1, 2023 18:17Shannonside Newsletter
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