News - Roscommon
South Roscommon school moves closer to commencing major building project
Brideswell National School had previously sought permission for the conversion of its existing three-classroom building into a two-classroom Special Education Needs base.
Jun 30, 2025 13:50
Drop in the level of compliance at Department of Psychiatry in Roscommon Hospital
The Mental Health Commission has just published it's annual report for 2024.
Jun 30, 2025 13:44
Night & Day Festival concludes today at Lough Key Forest Park
After two days of live performances and family-friendly activities, the final day features even more shows across multiple stages.
Jun 29, 2025 12:44
Funding opens for landowners at World Heritage Royal Site in Roscommon
A €300,000 pilot scheme is now open for applications for landowners within Rathcroghan Mound near Tulsk.
Jun 29, 2025 09:42
Leitrim revealed as county with highest percentage of forest cover
It was revealed today following the publication of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2025.
Jun 26, 2025 17:16
Roscommon records highest pothole complaints over last three years
Last year, Roscommon County Council received just over 1,000 complaints about potholes.
Jun 26, 2025 13:51
EPA investigating large scale illegal peat extractions across Roscommon and Longford
A report from the Environmental Protection Agency revealed it is looking into cases of illegal operations over seven counties across the country.
Jun 26, 2025 08:11
Over 100 young people in Roscommon-Galway attend A&E for mental health issues so far this year
The figures were revealed following a question by Roscommon Councillor Valerie Duffy at the most recent Regional Health Forum meeting.
Jun 25, 2025 18:06
Over 1,500 home energy retrofits carried out across region last year
Nationally, there has been a 13% increase in the number of home energy upgrades last year compared to 2023.
Jun 25, 2025 13:41
Over 120 people in Shannonside region conferred with Irish citizenship
7,500 people from 143 countries were conferred with Irish citizenship in the Gleneagle Arena.
Jun 25, 2025 13:33
Roscommon Council criticised for renting office space in Boyle to a semi-state company for €1,050 a month
It's leasing 1,400 square feet of the former Royal Hotel building to Coillte for 10 years.
Jun 25, 2025 08:23
Roscommon Councillor calls for people repeatedly littering to be jailed
The council has signed off on a three-year crackdown against the issue - with 570 complaints received last year.
Jun 25, 2025 07:39
Rates set to remain unchanged for 96pc of Roscommon businesses next year
It's after the council signed off on a Small Business Waiver Support Scheme yesterday.
Jun 24, 2025 17:50
Hopes a new leaseholder will take over Ballaghaderreen bar and restaurant
Durkin's of Ballaghaderreen has been managed by Patrick Sharkey for the past five years.
Jun 24, 2025 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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