News - Roscommon
Local motorists advised caution
Surface water remains on many local, regional and national roads.
Jan 27, 2026 07:25
Local region remains under yellow weather warning
The warning, for wind came into effect at 3am this morning.
Jan 27, 2026 07:22
Seán Mulryan to outline Athlone plans at council meeting
Ballymore hope to turn Athlone into Ireland's first green city by 2040 with a population of 100,000.
Jan 26, 2026 08:18
Drugs seized following local search
The substances seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Jan 26, 2026 08:09
Drugs seized during Leitrim Garda clampdown
Checkpoints and patrols were conducted on a number of roads, including the N4.
Jan 26, 2026 07:20
Gardaí respond to three-vehicle collision in Kiltoom
The incident involved a tractor and two cars on the N61 shortly before 8pm yesterday evening.
Jan 25, 2026 08:38
'At least 10 massive turbines' planned for south Roscommon, meeting hears
The Cornafulla Wind Farm is a joint venture between Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables.
Jan 23, 2026 13:03
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.1m in rates last year
Businesses were due to pay almost €13.2 million in 2025 - but just over €12 million was collected.
Jan 23, 2026 09:10
No funding commitment for new Roscommon psychiatric unit
In December, it was revealed a design team will be appointed by March to begin planning a new 50-bed acute inpatient psychiatric unit in Roscommon.
Jan 23, 2026 07:19
Roscommon's Farming Rathcroghan Project to close down
The award-winning initiative has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years.
Jan 22, 2026 14:14
Farming Rathcroghan Project to cease operations
The announcement follows a recent meeting of Farming Rathcroghan Project’s Board of Management, at which all potential funding operations were considered.
Jan 21, 2026 15:08
No one injured after truck crashes in Roscommon
The single-vehicle collision, involving a truck, occurred in Ballinagare shortly after 10pm last night.
Jan 21, 2026 13:46
Shannonside sports partnerships allocated almost €1m
Leitrim is getting almost €227,000, with Longford allocated nearly €312,000, and Roscommon getting almost €402,000.
Jan 21, 2026 10:53
Roscommon council paid back €1.1m in Storm Éowyn costs
Over €1.1 million was spent by the local authority following the freak weather event last January.
Jan 21, 2026 07:25Shannonside Newsletter
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