News - Roscommon
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in parts of Roscommon
Areas affected include townlands west of Lowberry Cross, including Meeltraun, Cloonfad village, and surrounding areas, with works expected to continue until 4pm today.
Apr 19, 2025 14:55
Therapy services coming to special schools in Roscommon and Galway
Senator Gareth Scahill says therapy services will begin in special schools later in the next academic year.
Apr 19, 2025 13:21
Call for new hotel in Boyle as town marks decade without one
There has been no hotel in Boyle for over 10 years since the Royal Hotel closed down.
Apr 19, 2025 12:50
Sinn Féin to hold Easter commemoration in Roscommon today
The annual event is taking place in Knockcroghery at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Apr 19, 2025 11:07
LISTEN: Tánaiste to meet wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq as local politicians call for his release
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and former senator Eugene Murphy have been vocal on the issue, and have been amplifying calls for the government to end the suffering of Robert and his family.
Apr 18, 2025 15:04
Official opening of Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil to take place this evening
It all kicked off last Sunday with a fun run in Athlone followed by a music session in Coffey's Bar of Lecarrow.
Apr 18, 2025 10:27
Roscommon's last remaining travel agents set to close later this year
Miriam and Francis Gannon have run Gannon Travel in Castlerea for the past 31 years but are set to retire in December.
Apr 16, 2025 13:41
Investigation ongoing following multi agency operation in Ballaghaderreen
Gardaí say inspections were conducted at a number of business premises to assess compliance with a range of legislation.
Apr 15, 2025 17:30
Permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh saga still a ways away
A temporary pumping system is now in operation at the flood-affected turlough in south Roscommon with excess water now being pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Apr 15, 2025 17:26
Tánaiste says 'top heavy' bureaucracy was a barrier to Lough Funshinagh flood works
Speaking in Roscommon over the weekend, Simon Harris stated that if laws are stopping solutions to serious problems, then changing legislation must be considered.
Apr 15, 2025 13:48
Those availing of sex services are aiding a global criminal enterprise, says leading Garda
Detective Superintendent Derek Maguire was speaking after a Brazilian man was jailed for renting out properties in the Shannonside region to be used as brothels.
Apr 15, 2025 13:28
MEP calls for purpose built emergency community hubs for future disasters
MEP Ciaran Mullooly says that the facilities should form part of a dedicated Civil Defence headquarters in each county.
Apr 14, 2025 18:07
Taoiseach says more work needed on mental health services in Shannonside region
Micheál Martin attended the Ógra Fianna Fáil conference in the Hodson Bay Hotel yesterday evening.
Apr 13, 2025 09:29
Roscommon Civil Defence officer presented 20 years service medal by Tánaiste
Claire Keane followed the footsteps of her father and joined the service at a young age.
Apr 12, 2025 12:55Shannonside Newsletter
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