News - Roscommon
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Permission granted for Ballinameen townhouses
Approval comes with 23 conditions attached by the Roscommon County Council.
Apr 1, 2026 17:21
Electric car sales double in Shannonside region
A total of 196 were registered in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon between January and March - up from 94 in the same period last year.
Apr 1, 2026 12:52
46pc increase in local drivers given EV grants last year
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.
Apr 1, 2026 07:40
Only 581 gardai for 9,000 sq km in Roscommon/Longford
There are only 551 officers to cover 4,200 square kilometres in Westmeath and Meath.
Apr 1, 2026 07:33
Plans lodged for new public amenity
Ballyforan Area Transition Team have lodged plans with Roscommon County Council.
Mar 31, 2026 11:47
Calls for vacant Garda stations to be brought back into use
Local Fianna Fáil Cllr Sean Moylan raised the issue with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan who was in Strokestown earlier today.
Mar 30, 2026 17:28
Over 3,000 criminal offences in last three months of 2025
Figures published by the Central Statistics Office do show similar offences were carried out in both the Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford Garda divisions.
Mar 30, 2026 17:23
Fine issued to Roscommon E-scooter user
Mar 30, 2026 14:03
Pleasant weather to continue locally
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen mixed conditions in recent days.
Mar 30, 2026 14:01
South Roscommon pipe could leak and cause serious damage - councillor
Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the pipe, serving Carnagh west and Glanduff, is passing through private land.
Mar 30, 2026 13:57
John McGahern remembered fondly on 20th anniversary of his death
The local writer is best known for his acclaimed novel Amongst Women and That They May Face the Rising Sun.
Mar 30, 2026 08:10
Local senator calls for driving test waiting times to be addressed
He says wait times in Roscommon were down at 6 weeks earlier this year however it's now back above 8 weeks.
Mar 28, 2026 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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