News - Roscommon
€1.4m funding boost for local arts organisations and centres
Organisations in Co Leitrim received the highest amount from today's funding announcement with €925,000.
Jan 9, 2025 17:03
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Jan 9, 2025 14:42
Homes for sale in Roscommon & Leitrim decreases by 10% in final 3 months of 2024
The asking price of a home increased by €5,000 in Roscommon in this timeframe - and by €10,000 in Leitrim.
Jan 9, 2025 13:10
House prices increase by over €20,000 in Leitrim and Roscommon
These new figures are in MyHome's Property Price Report for the last three months of 2024.
Jan 9, 2025 09:29
Anger in Ballaghaderreen over scrapping of swimming pool plans
Ballaghaderreen Leisure Centre say they have been unable to agree terms with the owners of the building and will be withdrawing from negotiations.
Jan 9, 2025 07:49
Gardaí discover remains of man missing from Strokestown for almost seven years
The Lithuanian national had been living and working in the area for the previous two years.
Jan 7, 2025 12:59
Almost 3,000 local patients admitted in hospital in 2023
The data provided a breakdown of the number of patients admitted to hospitals and subdivided by their respective Community Health Organisation.
Jan 7, 2025 08:37
Funds being raised for life-changing treatment for Roscommon brothers
In 2012, the Naughton brothers were diagnosed with DMD, a progressive muscle-wasting disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Jan 6, 2025 17:24
Mixed news for local towns as IBAL litter rankings released
Athlone Town fared well, coming 25th of 40 towns surveyed while Naas, Kilkenny and Monaghan made up the top three.
Jan 6, 2025 13:29
Longford regains clean status in new IBAL litter rankings
According to Judges, Roscommon Town narrowly missed out on moving into the 'clean' rankings following significant improvements.
Jan 6, 2025 08:02
Tributes flow after passing of respected Roscommon funeral director
Described as a "pure gentleman with a generous heart", Tom was a well-respected local figure having served his community for many years.
Jan 4, 2025 10:39
Over 12 thousand patients across region left waiting on trolleys in 2024
The data provides a breakdown of the total amount of patients waiting on trolleys and in wards in hospitals across the country.
Jan 3, 2025 08:47
Visitor numbers at Lough Key Forest Park soared in 2024
The popular local tourist attraction drew in almost 46,000 visitors in 2023 with only the Shed Distillery Visitor Experience in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim having registering visitors across the region.
Dec 30, 2024 12:19
Roscommon charity calling for support to continue its outreach efforts
It's urgently seeking funding for a new minibus so that it can offer transport to those who need it.
Dec 30, 2024 08:53Shannonside Newsletter
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