News - Roscommon
Parents warn students in Cloontuskert are being put at risk by speeding motorists
The Gardaí stopped a truck travelling close to double the speed limit outside the school this week.
Mar 27, 2025 13:40
Closing date approaches for public to have their say on Lough Ree Greenway
Some homeowners in the Lecarrow area have already expressed concerns around the project, believing the greenway will pass too close to their properties.
Mar 27, 2025 13:27
Increase housing targets to meet demands, urges Roscommon councillor
Mary McDermott says current targets are too low and the state must look to build 10,000 to 15,000 more homes this year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:34
123 rapes or sexual assaults in Shannonside region last year
CSO data shows they rose by a third in Roscommon-Longford, from 49 in 2023 to 66 last year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:29
Brazilian man behind brothels in several local towns jailed for nine years
They were in Longford town, Ballymahon, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon town and other areas.
Mar 26, 2025 20:32
HSE criticised for its handling of nursing home chapel closure
Residents and their loved ones are now receiving mass in a living room on one of the wards in the healthcare facility.
Mar 26, 2025 13:31
Longford most affordable place in Ireland to buy a house
Research by switcher.ie found it would take an average couple 21 years to save for a deposit for a home in Dun Laoghaire compared to 1 and a half years in Longford.
Mar 26, 2025 07:47
Roscommon is ideal for a data centre - Frain
Cllr Frain said the relocation of data storage providers would attract large tech companies to Roscommon.
Mar 26, 2025 07:25
Interim pumping system to be switched on at Lough Funshinagh later this week
2.5 kilometres of piping will be used to bring excess water from the lake through Curraghboy and into the south Roscommon river.
Mar 25, 2025 17:22
Rising house prices due to lack of supply in Shannonside region, says auctioneer
A new report from Daft.ie shows the average price of a house in the county is almost €218,000.
Mar 25, 2025 13:19
Over 200 people in Shannonside region had Jobseekers' benefit cut last year
Reduced rates were introduced in 2011 to encourage jobseekers to co-operate with the Department of Social Protection, in trying to help them get jobs.
Mar 25, 2025 13:03
Calls for mediation over controversial Ballaghaderreen public works scheme
One local councillor says he's received several abusive phonecalls regarding the project
Mar 24, 2025 17:21
Man seriously injured in Roscommon Town assault
The man in his 50s was airlifted to UHG yesterday.
Mar 24, 2025 16:54Shannonside Newsletter
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