News - Roscommon
Late Roscommon Councillor's seat to be filled today
Roscommon County Councillors are set to select Michael Holland Snr to the role later today.
May 26, 2025 07:29
Teen seriously injured in Roscommon road traffic incident
It happened in Cloonfad, Rooskey, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
May 25, 2025 22:24
Refurbishment of Roscommon courthouse to bring parking issues to an end
There have been no court sittings in Roscommon town for over two years, because of its poor condition.
May 25, 2025 14:28
Local senator calls for driving lessons to be given in secondary schools
100,000 people are currently waiting to take their exam.
May 24, 2025 08:38
Roscommon town could become the next Ballaghaderreen - Eugene Murphy
It comes as planners consider whether to allow a Goff Street building become an asylum centre.
May 23, 2025 17:23
Over 300 people sign petition against proposed IPAS centre in Roscommon
The petition was submitted as part of an objection to An Bord Pleanála regarding plans for Academy House on Goff Street.
May 23, 2025 13:37
Roscommon councillors would back hotel for Boyle - Crosby
The town yesterday successfully hosted the finish of a stage of Rás Tailteann, the international cycling event.
May 22, 2025 16:36
Roscommon campaigner says Marriage vote brought 'acceptance' to the country
It's ten years since voters in Roscommon rejected a change to the Constitution which would see same-sex marriage legalised.
May 22, 2025 14:24
Renewed calls for hotel to be opened in Boyle following successful Rás staging
The end of a stage of Rás Tailteann took place in the north Roscommon town, for the first time in 31 years.
May 22, 2025 14:14
Criticism of local councillors over response to proposed refugee accommodation
It follows an application by Noel Whelan for an exemption to accommodate refugees at a property on Goff Street in Roscommon
May 22, 2025 13:55
Close to €30,000 in Heritage funding allocated to Roscommon projects
The Heritage Council is distributing more than €1.9 million through the scheme this year to support 132 heritage initiatives across Ireland.
May 22, 2025 12:11
Local crews dealing with a number of fires in Roscommon this evening
Chief Fire Officer John Keane says firefighters from Elphin, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis are involved.
May 21, 2025 17:20
Britain's Tim Shoreman wins first stage of Rás Tailteann in Boyle
It's the first time in 31 years the town has hosted a stage finish.
May 21, 2025 16:17
Michael Holland Senior to take Anthony Waldron's council seat
Sources say the alliance that controls the local authority is set to back him.
May 21, 2025 12:45Shannonside Newsletter
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