News - Roscommon
Roscommon primary school students urge motorists to slow down
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 13:29
Routine Garda training exercise to take place locally
Several specialist units will be involved, including the Garda Water Unit and Garda Air Support Unit.
Jun 5, 2026 11:11
Speed limit reduction set for public consultation
It's part of a nationwide speed reduction strategy.
Jun 5, 2026 11:08
An Coimisiún Pleanála rejects controversial plan for Roscommon IPAS centre
There are proposals to turn it into an IPAS centre, with up to 17 asylum-seekers housed in around eight bedrooms.
Jun 5, 2026 09:37
40pc of local babies were born outside marriage last year
There were 486 births by Longford mothers last year - with almost 43 per cent outside marriage.
Jun 5, 2026 07:18
Ireland referred to EU court over peat extraction
Earlier this year, the EPA said this year that illegal large-scale extraction of peat was "widespread".
Jun 4, 2026 15:33
Rise in visitor numbers to Boyle Abbey and other local sites
The Office of Public Works says 13.4 million people visited its heritage sites across the country in 2025.
Jun 4, 2026 15:28
Concern raised over number of older people taking their own lives in Roscommon
New figures show 132 people in the Shannonside region died by suicide over the past 10 years.
Jun 4, 2026 15:23
Action needed to address speeding outside Roscommon schools - Scahill
Gareth Scahill is worried about Threen National School in Castlerea and Ballybay National School in south Roscommon.
Jun 4, 2026 13:31
Carrick meeting to discuss Nature Restoration Law
Farmers will hear directly from the National Parks and Wildlife Service on the proposals and their potential impact.
Jun 4, 2026 13:16
Funeral of Harry Crowley hears of his love of sport and farming
Large crowds gathered at St Patrick's Church, Clooneycolgan to pay their respects.
Jun 4, 2026 13:13
Garda body-cams to be rolled out locally
150 million euro is to be spent over the next 15 years.
Jun 4, 2026 13:09
Man who exposed himself to 5 year old girl at children's party in Co. Roscommon avoids jail
But he's been warned he'll be imprisoned if he steps out of a line during a suspended sentence.
Jun 4, 2026 07:54
Funeral of former Roscommon GAA player takes place today
The Oran footballer was a popular presence in the local GAA circle, having won an under-21 All-Ireland Football Championship title against Kerry in 1978.
Jun 4, 2026 07:14Shannonside Newsletter
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