News - Roscommon

Increase in rape and sexual offences in Shannonside region in last year

The Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions all reported an increase in these offences.

Dec 21, 2022 17:27

Call for return of 'social car' scheme in Roscommon

The social car scheme helps people who have no access to public transport to get to hospitals for appointments and check-ups

Dec 21, 2022 09:20

See Her Elected calls for more hybrid working models in councils

Roscommon native and Communications manager for SHE, Mairéad O'Shea says the flexibility of hybrid working is key for women.

Dec 20, 2022 17:32

Roscommon councillors call on Minister O'Gorman to visit Ballaghaderreen prior to refugee arrival

It emerged last week that over 100 people seeking international protections are expected to be housed in the town.

Dec 20, 2022 17:31

Castlerea Councillor believes local libraries should be used for digital services

Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice says libraries should be used as facilities for older people to be able to log complaints and seek information

Dec 20, 2022 13:34

Hopes that €68m funding will boost tourism across Shannonside region

Head of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Paddy Matthews says that just under half of the money has been allocated to developing cycling and walking trails across the region.

Dec 19, 2022 17:49

Western region experiencing large increase in inward migration

The report compiled by Dr. Luke McGrath for the WDC says that this increase in people moving West should inform regional policy

Dec 19, 2022 17:35

Shannonside region recording low level of COVID infections overall

While the levels across all three counties are low, the number of people presenting with COVID or COVID-like symptoms to hospitals has risen since November

Dec 19, 2022 13:36

Local TD brands EU peatland re-wetting protocols as a 'mad law'

The independent deputy told the Joe Finnegan Show that the plans would see a massive drain in rural Ireland and the move of the population to the cities.

Dec 19, 2022 13:15