News - Roscommon
Roscommon records slight rise in homeless figures
A record number of people are now seeking accommodation in Ireland at 11,397.
Nov 29, 2022 07:09
Increase in number of children born in Shannonside region this year
192 boys and 182 girls were born in the region in the first half of 2022 according to the Central Statistics Office.
Nov 28, 2022 13:42
Almost €2 million announced for local recreational projects
The funding was announced earlier today.
Nov 28, 2022 13:35
Significant jump in number entering workforce in Shannonside region in 2022
All 3 counties in the region experienced an increase in employment rates.
Nov 25, 2022 17:45
Old piping one of main sources of lead contamination of drinking water
The highest levels of lead in drinking water were found during a test of drinking water from a tap in one part of Co Roscommon, when a sample was found to be 15 times the accepted level.
Nov 25, 2022 13:30
Covid-19 incidence levels fluctuating across Shannonside region
New data from the Health Protection and Surveillance Centre has shown while national levels of the virus are down, certain counties are seeing marked increases.
Nov 25, 2022 13:30
National Broadband Plan to connect over 6,000 local properties within months
40,000 connection points have been identified in intervention areas in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Nov 25, 2022 13:15
Gardaí investigating Roscommon sheep kill
Several of the flock were also injured in the incident.
Nov 25, 2022 13:00
Roscommon man working in Saudi Arabia says media misrepresenting Qatar World Cup
Athlone native John McNamara works in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, which borders the world cup host country.
Nov 24, 2022 13:56
Two local authorities in Shannonside region rehoused no homeless under Housing First in 2022
Leitrim County Council have stated, however, that they were given a target of three tenancies, which they achieved last year
Nov 23, 2022 13:34
Roscommon woman appointed PALS coordinator at Portiuncula Hospital
Sharon Donoghue has been appointed to the role of Patient Advocacy and Liason Services coordinator.
Nov 22, 2022 13:15
Wife of imprisoned Roscommon man protesting outside Iraqi Embassy in London
Robert Pether's wife Desree, travelled to the UK earlier this week and today she's holding a peaceful demonstration outside the embassy seeking Robert's immediate release.
Nov 22, 2022 13:15
Broadband surveys in Leitrim and Roscommon this week
The surveys are part of the National Broadband Plan roll out across the country
Nov 22, 2022 10:16
New research reveals danger on local roads
Seven people have lost their lives on roads in the Shannonside region so far this year.
Nov 21, 2022 12:45Shannonside Newsletter
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