News - Roscommon
Prosecution complete cross examination of Colm Horkan murder accused
The 46 year old bike mechanic spent his second day giving evidence to the jury in his trial at the central criminal court today.
Oct 27, 2022 17:15
Roscommon disability rights advocate urges stricter sanctions for disabled parking abuse
Michael Treacy believes motorists who park in designated spaces should receive three penalty points and a one-month driving ban.
Oct 27, 2022 13:49
Roscommon Rapid Response group hopes for more funding for defibrillators next year
The group has developed a free app, known as Emcall which people can download onto their smartphones, which locates the nearest defib.
Oct 26, 2022 17:21
Over 1500 PUP recipients across Shannonside region must repay tax
The PUP was a social welfare payment for anyone who was out of work due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Oct 26, 2022 13:12
Colm Horkan murder trial jury conclude viewing Garda interviews with accused
Interviewing detectives revealed that the accused had come into contact with the victim close to 17 years previous
Oct 25, 2022 17:35
Leitrim records no applications for deep retrofitting scheme
Nationally just 89 homes submitted applications.
Oct 25, 2022 13:57
21 schools in Shannonside region to compete in 2023 BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The competition takes place in January of next year.
Oct 25, 2022 13:24
People with long-term health conditions in Roscommon encouraged to attend special programme
The Living Well programme runs for a total of six weeks and is free
Oct 24, 2022 17:27
Local school children and Mary McAleese plant dozens of flowers to remember the holocaust
The Crocus Project commemorates all of the children who perished in the Holocaust.
Oct 23, 2022 10:23
Roscommon Galway TD concerned over lack of fire service in Castlerea area
Deputy Claire Kerrane says the second largest town in Roscommon needs a service of its own.
Oct 21, 2022 17:28
Increase in roadside alcohol and drug testing in Shannonside region in 2021
The latest report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety shows 177 motorists in the Shannonside region provided blood or urine samples to gardaí, an increase from 130 in 2020
Oct 21, 2022 13:41
Colm Horkan murder accused concerned over COVID precautions in Garda interviews
Over the course of the afternoon, the accused began interacting with Detectives, telling them to practice social distancing and remove themselves from his surrounds.
Oct 21, 2022 13:39
Five young people in Shannonside region awarded prestigious college scholarships
The Naughton Foundation Scholarships are worth €20,000 while the students' former schools also receive a cash prize for helping the teenagers' development.
Oct 20, 2022 14:12
Fundraiser for family of Vivien Doohan raises almost €3,000
A fundraiser supporting a bereaved Roscommon family has raised almost 3000 euro.
Oct 20, 2022 13:49Shannonside Newsletter
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