News - Roscommon
Roscommon property developer praised in the Seanad for new apprenticeship bursary
The 500,000 euro fund will encourage young people to take up construction apprenticeships.
Feb 15, 2026 13:58
Man accused of New Year's Day assault in Ballagh further remanded on bail
Englishman Jorden Newin suffered serious injuries after the alleged assault in the early hours of New Year’s Day and later died in hospital.
Feb 13, 2026 15:59
Yellow snow and ice warning issued to local region
It's in effect from midnight tonight for 24 hours.
Feb 13, 2026 13:35
Shannonside region could plummet to -4C as cold snap beckons
An ice warning comes into effect at 9pm and lasts until 10am tomorrow.
Feb 13, 2026 07:42
Public meeting to discuss potential local social club
A public meeting is taking place in the Quad in Roscommon Town this evening at 7.30pm.
Feb 12, 2026 17:25
Renewed calls for additional local authority staff
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there were mass power outages across the region, with many left without electricity for weeks.
Feb 12, 2026 13:40
HSE rejects plan for new CAMHS building in Roscommon town
The current premises is nearly full.
Feb 11, 2026 13:06
Plans afoot to boost long-term housing
Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.
Feb 10, 2026 13:32
Probe into Roscommon thefts continues
The incidents took place in the Tesco car park between 3.30 and 4.30pm on Friday last, February 6th.
Feb 10, 2026 12:54
Lack of social house audits locally
The audit evaluates the condition, safety, and energy efficiency of homes
Feb 10, 2026 12:53
Longford and Leitrim rents could increase by over €3,000 a year, under new rent rules
From March, landlords will be able to reset rent to full market levels for any new tenancy.
Feb 10, 2026 08:19
Calls for healthcare facility to assist local patients
Three patients from Roscommon-Galway are in a specialist facility, called St Andrew's, in Northampton in England.
Feb 9, 2026 17:37
Valentine's Day spending reveals strong sales locally
Over half a million euro was spent on flowers alone on February 13th 2025.
Feb 9, 2026 13:47
Roscommon solar farm given the green light
Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for this solar farm on a 93-acre site just off the Boyle Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Feb 9, 2026 13:41Shannonside Newsletter
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