News - Roscommon

Staff at Roscommon based healthcare provider still waiting for COVID bonus

General manager with RHS Homecare, Patrick Towey, says carers worked on the frontline during the COVID pandemic and the continuing delays have affected staff morale.

Jan 19, 2023 13:21

Local TD calls for no further delays to Portiuncula Hospital upgrades

Addressing the Daíl this morning Denis Naughten TD called on the Taoiseach to ensure no further delays to capacity upgrade works at the Ballinasloe Hospital.

Jan 18, 2023 16:25

Local Enterprise Offices help create over 400 new jobs in 2022

Local Enterprise Offices are welcoming the jobs increase for 2022

Jan 18, 2023 13:04

Roscommon public asked to consider becoming foster carers

TUSLA will be holding an online information event this evening from 7pm until 8:30pm.

Jan 18, 2023 10:55

Over 340 social housing offers refused locally since 2019

Applicants will be suspended from the housing lists if they decline two offers in the space of 12 months.

Jan 17, 2023 13:54

25 properties offered to Longford Council to house Ukrainian refugees

A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available for properties used to house those arriving from Ukraine.

Jan 17, 2023 13:38

Snow showers forecast for parts of Shannonside region tonight

According to Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel, some of the showers could be heavy.

Jan 17, 2023 13:28

Mount Dillon Roscommon still recording -7 this morning

The artic chill is taking hold for a couple of days

Jan 17, 2023 09:50

Roscommon farmer using Japanese Knotweed for medicinal benefits

PJ Larkin from Roscommon runs a knotweed control and eradication company and has also created a medicine using the root of the plant.

Jan 16, 2023 13:43

Castlerea councillor describes vandalism of life rings as 'disappointing'

Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice has condemned the act, stating lifebuoys are there to save lives and anyone who removes or interferes with one is potentially risking someone's life.

Jan 16, 2023 13:43