News - Roscommon

Average size of a primary school class in Longford lowest in the country

The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.

Sep 8, 2025 08:21

Liam Fleming passed away peacefully at Roscommon Hospice on Wednesday.

Sep 5, 2025 12:52

Changes are planned for the Roscommon village because it's set to be bypassed, as part of the N5 upgrade.

Sep 5, 2025 07:24

She says the strike has impacted the start of the school year but she understands the reasons behind it.

Sep 4, 2025 13:41

Posting on social media, Fleming's SuperValu said his contribution to Roscommon was 'immeasurable'.

Sep 3, 2025 15:29

Changes are planned for the Roscommon village because it's set to be bypassed, as part of the N5 upgrade.

Sep 3, 2025 12:22

Donnellan Lady is a lingerie specialist based in Roscommon town and has been in business since 1964.

Sep 2, 2025 17:19

Some locals have raised concerns over a planned one-way system and a loss of car-parking in Frenchpark.

Sep 2, 2025 13:34

Figures show gardaí have collected €32 million in fines using speed cameras since 2023.

Sep 2, 2025 13:22

The outdoor facility opened on June 18th and remained open until the end of August.

Sep 2, 2025 07:35

He says students are facing increasing pressure when it comes to accommodation and the cost of living.

Sep 1, 2025 17:51

Fórsa head of education, Andy Pike, says the state hasn't made any effort to talk to them.

Sep 1, 2025 08:24

Route 570 and Route 570a will be combined and enhanced to form one route between Roscommon and Lough Key Forest all year round.

Aug 31, 2025 12:11

It's after a protest meeting was held in the Roscommon village last night.

Aug 26, 2025 17:01

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