News - Roscommon
Lough Key Forest Park draws 139,000 visitors in 2024
Overall visits to Coillte's top sites rose by 10% last year, reflecting growing public interest in outdoor recreation.
Oct 30, 2025 14:19
Motorists to be impacted by section of N5 closure
Oct 30, 2025 13:24
Local toll users set to be hit with increases
The biggest rise in cost will be felt by those using the Dublin Port Tunnel in the morning.
Oct 29, 2025 12:31
Longford has second lowest number of asylum-seekers in Ireland
There are 143 in the county, according to the Department of Migration.
Oct 29, 2025 08:47
Roscommon has country's third highest rate of road deaths
According to the Irish Independent, only Mayo and Donegal have had more road deaths than Roscommon this year, per capita.
Oct 28, 2025 08:17
Over €14 million to be allocated to local farmers under 2025 Eco-Scheme
Earlier this week, the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.
Oct 27, 2025 11:10
Drumshanbo has Shannonside region's highest presidential turnout
It's been a slow day at the polls overall across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Oct 24, 2025 17:01
Historic Roscommon house is up for sale for €850,000
It's been described by estate agents Savills Ireland as a rare opportunity to acquire a residence of distinction.
Oct 24, 2025 09:58
Polling stations now open across the Shannonside region
They'll remain open until 10 o'clock tonight.
Oct 24, 2025 07:40
Funeral of popular Roscommon businessman taking place today
The late JamesTully operated Tully’s Bar in Frenchpark as well as The Fiddlers Elbow, and The Castle Nightclub in Ballaghaderreen.
Oct 23, 2025 07:56
Public consultation to take place this week for planned waterfront park project in Co. Roscommon
The major tourism project at Hodson Bay will include a new marina with floating boardwalk and a water play experience.
Oct 22, 2025 14:08
Dáil hears further concerns about future of maternity services at local hospital
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler, this morning.
Oct 22, 2025 13:24
Local centre for people with disabilities receives positive HIQA report
Pine Services is a residential service, which is run by the Brothers of Charity Services.
Oct 22, 2025 09:14
Students being 'left stranded' as bus service fails to show up in Roscommon
The service, operated by Bus Éireann, picks up young students in the Four Roads, Rahara and Curraghboy areas.
Oct 22, 2025 08:29Shannonside Newsletter
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