News - Roscommon
Roscommon Cathaoirleach says he won't tolerate abuse of local politicians
Liam Callaghan made the comments as he was elected as the county's first citizen yesterday.
Jun 24, 2025 08:40
Head of local fire station urges public not to burn rubbish on Bonfire Night tonight
Roscommon County Council says it doesn't want to spoil traditions - but is warning the public of the dangers.
Jun 23, 2025 17:19
Roscommon council boss denies lives are at risk in Castlerea because of no fire station
The station closed eight years ago and there have been repeated calls for it to be reopened.
Jun 23, 2025 13:17
Small businesses in Roscommon could have no increase in commercial rates next year
The council will today sign off on a policy that will protect lower rate-payers.
Jun 23, 2025 13:08
Average cost of a house in Shannonside region now over €220,000
The average house in Ireland now costs almost 358-thousand euro.
Jun 23, 2025 12:13
Significant projects in the pipeline for Mayo-Roscommon Hospice
That's according to the Foundation's new Chairperson Paul Foxe, who took over the role this month.
Jun 22, 2025 12:06
Almost 300 people waiting over a year for treatment at Roscommon hospital
New figures, from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, show 151 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation.
Jun 21, 2025 15:16
Ambulance destroyed in explosion in Co. Mayo
Gardaí aren't treating it as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 21, 2025 11:47
Large crowd attends celebration for much-loved Roscommon priest
The function was held in Kilmurry, near Castlerea, where Fr Liam Devine lives.
Jun 21, 2025 08:31
Gardaí say no injuries reported following Roscommon crash
The single-vehicle crash occurred near the Ballintubber turn off on the N60 between Roscommon and Ballymoe.
Jun 20, 2025 13:22
Roscommon man to take over as head of local hospice
Paul Foxe, an accountant from Fourmilehouse, will succeed Mike Smith, who had served as chairperson for the previous five years.
Jun 20, 2025 13:17
Home prices soar by 14pc in Longford
The average sale price went from €185,000 to €210,000, according to the CSO.
Jun 20, 2025 13:05
LISTEN: Forestry Minister rules out compensating fire-hit west Roscommon landowners
Hundreds of acres of forestry was ruined in the blaze in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy last month.
Jun 20, 2025 13:01
Region records significant decrease in commencement notices so far this year
A commencement notice is a notification to a Building Control Authority that a person intends to carry out works or a material change of use to a building.
Jun 20, 2025 11:21Shannonside Newsletter
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