News - Roscommon
Motorists caught exceeding speed limit on Co. Roscommon roads
Roscommon Roads Policing were conducting speed checks in Elphin and caught a motorist driving double the speed limit at 104km/h in a 50km/h zone in rain.
Feb 28, 2025 13:30
Concerns raised in Dáil about outpatient department in Roscommon Hospital
Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says it's not suitable for people with disabilities.
Feb 28, 2025 13:27
Close to €1 million in funding secured for local sport partnerships
It comes as part of Sport Ireland's investment of €12 million in sports across the country.
Feb 27, 2025 17:22
Council raise concerns about planned extension of Ballaghaderreen refugee centre
The Abbeyfield Hotel on the Sligo Road in Ballaghaderreen has been an emergency reception and orientation centre for refugees for the past eight years.
Feb 27, 2025 07:32
Leitrim listed as one of the worst affected areas for lack of housing
The Daft.ie report provided a breakdown of market prices for homes across the country in the final three months of 2024.
Feb 24, 2025 13:46
Duffy set to be officially ratified as Roscommon Councillor today
The Moore woman beat Ger Grehan in a Fine Gael selection convention last Thursday and will be formally ratified at a council meeting this afternoon.
Feb 24, 2025 08:11
Over €80,000 worth of drugs seized in Roscommon
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit were alerted to a vehicle in the Ballybride area and conducted a search for its owner.
Feb 21, 2025 15:13
Valerie Duffy is 'excellent candidate' to fill late John Naughten's seat
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 21, 2025 14:09
Over 1,600 outstanding bench warrants in Shannonside region
They are normally issued after a person fails to appear in court accused of a crime.
Feb 21, 2025 13:48
Fine Gael to select Roscommon Council replacement for John Naughten tonight
The two candidates vying for the position are Valerie Duffy, a community activist from Drum, and Ger Grehan, a well-known farming man from Taughmaconnell.
Feb 20, 2025 07:30
LISTEN: Shannonside MEP calls for emergency permits for storm-hit forestry owners
Around 10 per cent of all forestry across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon was knocked down during the bad weather.
Feb 19, 2025 17:29
NPWS appeal for information after a buzzard was shot in Co. Roscommon
The NPWS say the bird was found by a local dog walker in the Elphin area during a walk.
Feb 19, 2025 17:14
Price of a home in Co. Roscommon increases by 11% in a year
The average sale price was €207,000 last year - €20,000 more than the previous year.
Feb 19, 2025 12:58
Serious concerns about mental health services in Roscommon raised in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil TD and Ballygar GP, Martin Daly, says decisive action is needed to address the issue.
Feb 19, 2025 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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