News - Roscommon
Local counties among those with highest septic tank failure rates last year
More than half of sceptic tanks failed inspection last year nationwide.
May 14, 2025 09:21
Roscommon has done its 'fair share' when it comes to housing refugees says Fitzmaurice
The deadline to the submission of observations for the new accommodation passed at 5.30 yesterday evening with An Bord Pleanala expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.
May 13, 2025 13:30
Just under €1 million spent to bring 88 vacant social houses back into use locally
In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.
May 13, 2025 07:46
Former Senator accuses Government of 'hoodwinking' public over Roscommon refugee accommodation
An Bord Pleanala confirmed submissions on the exemption application for a property on Goff Street in the town have now closed.
May 12, 2025 17:14
Another female councillor needed in Roscommon, says Ballintober's Gail Murray
Only five of the 17 councillors in Roscommon are women.
May 12, 2025 13:48
Roscommon priest, based in US, 'thrilled' with new Pope appointment
Pope Leo The 14th became the first ever US pontiff last Thursday.
May 12, 2025 13:41
Books of Condolences open at Garda stations across the region in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley
The 49-year-old lived in Dublin, but his dad was from Cloooncrim in Ballinlough.
May 12, 2025 13:36
Longford is worst in the country for power cuts
Data provided by the Irish Mail on Sunday revealed the area had the highest risk of power cuts last year.
May 12, 2025 11:30
Garda killed in Dublin yesterday had strong links to County Roscommon
The Garda Commissioner has paid tribute to Garda Flatley, describing it as a reminder of the dangers faced by members of the force.
May 12, 2025 08:55
Nominations open for local Garda Youth Awards
The Roscommon/Longford Garda Division awards are run in conjunction with the respective county councils.
May 10, 2025 14:44
LISTEN: Hundreds come out to support Castlerea Darkness Into Light walk
The annual Darkness into Light walks took place across the country, starting from 4am.
May 10, 2025 11:21
Closing date approaches for submissions on potential Roscommon IPAS housing
The application seeks to avail of an exemption in order to offer the accommodation at Academy House in Roscommon Town.
May 9, 2025 17:18
Over 120 new council homes planned for Co. Roscommon over next couple of years
They'll be based in various locations across the county, including Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Monksland.
May 9, 2025 13:14
New calls for reopening of Castlerea fire station after house gutted in blaze
The fire was put out by fire services from neighbouring towns - as Castlerea has been without a fire station since 2017.
May 8, 2025 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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