News - Roscommon
Minister Dara Calleary to officially open Ballaghaderreen Library today
Minister Dara Calleary is set to visit both Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen over the course of the evening.
Jun 11, 2026 07:45
New survey shows local counties among best in Ireland to raise a family
A new survey by QuoteDevil weighed up key metrics such as schools, crime rates and access to green spaces.
Jun 10, 2026 13:12
Four incidents at Roscommon level crossings in the past year
Garda Go Safe cameras to go online at Knockcroghery rail crossing this year
Jun 9, 2026 17:16
Report finds growing number of Gaeilge exemptions
Conradh na Gaeilge's report says it's a worsening crisis.
Jun 9, 2026 13:10
Over 10,000 learner drivers locally
The figures show there hasn't been any major increases in the past year across the region.
Jun 9, 2026 13:08
Local primary school awaiting a decision on possible amalgamation
Over the weekend, it emerged that Drumboylan National School will close its doors after 76 years.
Jun 8, 2026 17:33
16 people locally are aged 100 or more
The Department of Social Protection has published the figures.
Jun 8, 2026 13:13
Local towns improve in IBAL rankings
The latest lrish Business Against Litter rankings have been published.
Jun 8, 2026 13:04
Man charged following collision at a filling station in Roscommon Town
He's due to appear before Roscommon District Court later this month.
Jun 8, 2026 10:47
Cruinniú na nÓg activities to kick off across the Shannonside region today
Lego making is one of the highlights in Co Longford, where a sculpture of St Mel's Cathedral will be unveiled.
Jun 6, 2026 10:10
Free electrical waste collection taking place in Strokestown today
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland and Roscommon County Council, will take place at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown.
Jun 6, 2026 09:07
TII taken to task over school speeding
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 17:15
Local childcare costs remain high
The figures come as part of a parliamentary question from Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly to Minister for Children, Norma Foley.
Jun 5, 2026 17:11
County Roscommon primary school to close
The Board of Management said earlier this year it must enrol another ten students in order to keep the doors open.
Jun 5, 2026 17:07Shannonside Newsletter
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