News - Roscommon
LISTEN: Protest held in Carrick-on-Shannon in solidarity with people of Gaza
It comes as tens of thousands took to the streets across the country to protest Israel's attack on Gaza and the breaking of its ceasefire agreed with Hamas.
Mar 22, 2025 18:59
Listen: Hero's welcome for O'Rourke sisters following World Boxing silver medals
In a touching moment, the sisters presented Castlerea boxing coach Paddy Sharkey with a medal given to them by IBA for someone who inspires them.
Mar 21, 2025 16:45
Roscommon Cathaoirleach praises O'Rourke sisters' boxing success
A mural paying tribute to the O'Rourke sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 21, 2025 13:20
PODCAST: Call for new public realm enhancement scheme in Strokestown
It's after ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 18:05
Roscommon Councillor seeks traffic calming measures for local village
The council says it will look at existing traffic calming measures and seek to refresh road markings.
Mar 20, 2025 14:12
Ten local politicians write to Council calling for new public realm scheme for Ballaghaderreen
The only ones not to sign it were Independent Tom Crosby and Fianna Fáil's Sean Moylan.
Mar 20, 2025 07:31
Almost 1,700 arrests in Shannonside region for drugs offences over last ten years
And there were 344 arrests under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Leitrim and Sligo in the same period - with 29 last year.
Mar 19, 2025 17:35
PODCAST: Family may be forced to sell Elphin home - to fund Robert Pether's bid for freedom in Iraq
Robert Pether has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Mar 19, 2025 14:30
Ballaghaderreen works to benefit multi-nationals not local shops-Murphy
The public are criticizing the loss of 47 car-parking spaces and the widening of footpaths.
Mar 19, 2025 13:16
Leitrim and Longford among nine counties with no road fatality
Gardaí are continuing to remind motorists to drive with caution.
Mar 19, 2025 11:13
O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young athletes by long-time coach
A mural paying tribute to the Tarmon sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 18, 2025 13:31
Silver medal winning sisters given hero's welcome in Castlerea
The Tarmon sisters both made their respective finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.
Mar 17, 2025 23:40
Roscommon sees second highest spending increase in February
The latest Spend Trend report shows spending in pubs and restaurants increased in February as people said good bye to Dry January.
Mar 15, 2025 13:33
Shannonside Northern Sound Region among Ireland’s top Guinness hotspots
Roscommon ranks second nationwide, with 214 pubs per 100,000 people serving Guinness, while Leitrim follows in third with 199.
Mar 15, 2025 11:29Shannonside Newsletter
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