News - Roscommon
Significant extension of Athleague school goes to tender
The development at Athleague National School will see construction of a single-storey extension and a new car park.
May 30, 2025 17:26
Dáil hears of 'frustration' over permanently solving Roscommon flooding crisis
The rising water levels of Lough Funshinagh have caused devastation over the past decade.
May 30, 2025 17:06
HSE plans to dispose of three buildings in Roscommon
They are the former health centre in Ballyforan, Renbrack House in Boyle, and the former Lissdaly health centre in Lisacul.
May 30, 2025 13:33
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following crash close to Roscommon Galway border
A woman in her 70s who was the driver of the car sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment.
May 29, 2025 11:31
Taoiseach vows to take action on west Roscommon wild fire
Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'.
May 28, 2025 17:00
Senator calls for investigation into alleged Roscommon animal welfare issues
Speaking with parliamentary privilege in the Seanad, Senator Andrews said there are many issues animals are being failed on.
May 28, 2025 07:47
New Roscommon councillor denies any links to refugee housing
Councillor Michael Holland says any claims of his involvement are not true.
May 27, 2025 17:27
Emergency services at scene of crash in Roscommon
Gardaí say the incident involving two vehicles occurred at Ballinaboy between Roscommon town and Ballyleague.
May 27, 2025 12:21
Co-option process difficult for Roscommon Councillors says Crosby
Councillor Crosby says it was difficult to back just one candidate.
May 27, 2025 09:33
Next 'first citizens' of Shannonside counties revealed
Fine Gael councillor Garry Murtagh is set to take over as Longford cathaoirleach on June 20th.
May 26, 2025 17:41
XL bully dog surrendered to Longford County Council last year
A ban on the breed was announced last year after a number of attacks - however existing owners could apply to their local authority to keep their pets if they had been neutered.
May 26, 2025 14:04
Almost 500 people waiting for scan in Roscommon Hospital
It includes 281 waiting for a CT and 186 waiting for an ultrasound, according to provisional data.
May 26, 2025 14:02
Young local party representative calls for voting age to be reduced
Countries like Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Scotland, Wales and Greece have all lowered their voting age from 18.
May 26, 2025 13:57
Over 1,500 births registered in Shannonside region last year
CSO stats released this week show Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw a minor drop in birth rates.
May 26, 2025 11:21Shannonside Newsletter
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