News - Roscommon
Works under way on 11 unfinished estates in Roscommon
Contractors, employed by the council, are working on seven estates - in Boyle, Monksland, Rooskey and Tarmonbarry.
Feb 20, 2026 13:37
Almost 4,300 Ukrainians living in the Shannonside region after fleeing war
North Roscommon has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation.
Feb 20, 2026 07:19
Dáil hears of Lough Funshinagh flooding
A meeting at Leinster House last month saw locally elected members agree to raise the ongoing flooding in the area on the floors of both the Dáil and Seanad.
Feb 19, 2026 17:06
Glowing HIQA report for local centre
Willow Lodge provides a respite service for up-to-three residents with physical and learning disabilities.
Feb 19, 2026 17:02
Safety of roads outside north Roscommon schools to be improved
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has allocated Roscommon County Council almost €95 million.
Feb 19, 2026 13:15
'No GPs available' to Roscommon IPAS residents
There are 193 people, including 87 children, living in IPAS accommodation in the county.
Feb 19, 2026 13:06
Local house prices among lowest in the country
That's according to new figures from the CSO.
Feb 18, 2026 17:21
Posts remain vacant at e-mental health hub in Castlerea
A review found 227 children were at risk of harm in the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Feb 18, 2026 17:16
Concern over speed outside local schools
The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.
Feb 18, 2026 12:54
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Longford under status yellow rain warning today
A similar alert is in the place for the east of the country - but it doesn't include Leitrim or Roscommon.
Feb 18, 2026 08:48
North Roscommon housing waiting list 'regrettably high' - Cllr Moylan
A total of 88 people in the Boyle Municipal District have been waiting at least seven years for a council home.
Feb 16, 2026 12:22
20,000 locals signed onto auto-enrolment pension scheme
People are enrolled if they don’t already have a pension and meet the earnings threshold.
Feb 16, 2026 07:35
121 people stranded on Roscommon's housing list for over seven years
A total of 86 are in the Boyle Municipal District, with 11 in south Roscommon, and 22 in mid-Roscommon.
Feb 16, 2026 07:18Shannonside Newsletter
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