News - Roscommon
€80,000 secured for playground project in south Roscommon
The fund supports communities across Ireland that have welcomed new arrivals, particularly those from Ukraine.
Jul 27, 2025 15:12
Ukrainian refugees are 'valued members of the community' - Tulsk councillor
This scheme is due to end next March.
Jul 27, 2025 09:26
Landmark tourist park in North Roscommon put on market for €1m
The Battlebridge Caravan and Camping Park is based on the outskirts of Leitrim Village.
Jul 25, 2025 16:54
Bord na Móna to meet with farmers affected by bog rewetting
A public meeting was held this week in Ballyleague over concerns farmers land will be flooded.
Jul 25, 2025 08:26
Calls for expert group to tackle 'alarming rise' in local drug use
It's after Roscommon coroner, Brian O'Connor, said he had dealt with three cocaine-related inquests in the space of a month.
Jul 25, 2025 08:19
Cllr says its important people engage with public consultation process around major developments
Cllr Laurence Fallon says the system is in place for a reason but there must be 'buy in'.
Jul 24, 2025 16:53
Ballaghaderreen resident says racism 'worst it's been' in past 24 years
Saj Hussain is a community activist in Ballaghaderreen, where he also runs a barber shop.
Jul 24, 2025 07:41
Farmers concerned Bord na Móna bog works will flood lands
A public meeting was held last night in Ballyleague.
Jul 23, 2025 08:14
Over €3.4 million allocated for Roscommon and Leitrim water infrastructure
The allocation comes under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme, and provides capital investment to improve water services in rural areas.
Jul 22, 2025 13:34
Public meeting taking place in Roscommon to oppose more refugee centres
The Roscommon Says No to IPAS group says it's concerned another attempt will be made for a centre in the area.
Jul 22, 2025 08:23
Over 1,500 local applicants waiting for driving test at the end of June
It comes as waiting times at Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon test centres have reached the target of less than 10 weeks.
Jul 21, 2025 13:33
Over 170 Shannonside homes redeveloped under vacant property grant
While 588 applications have so far been approved across the three counties -- of these, 179 were issued Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants upon completion of works.
Jul 21, 2025 07:42
Man (40s) seriously injured in Roscommon crash
The single-vehicle collision occurred on the R370 at Lurgan, Frenchpark at around 6 am today.
Jul 18, 2025 11:24
Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year
The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.
Jul 17, 2025 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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