News - Senator Gareth Scahill
Roscommon Senator praises government support for post offices
An investment of €15 million per year was allocated to the post office network in Budget 2026
Nov 7, 2025 12:09
Public urged to use their presidential vote
Over 250,000 people in the Shannonside constituencies are eligible to vote - with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm.
Oct 23, 2025 17:30
Seanad hears calls for the upgrade of the N60 which goes through Castlerea
He says there will be increased traffic on the road once the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge bypass is completed.
Oct 3, 2025 12:34
Local Senator says Castlerea train ticket machines are outdated
He says he was unable to purchase a train ticket for a station that's not on the Westport to Dublin Heuston line.
Oct 1, 2025 13:41
Roscommon senator says social media rules protect abusers over victims
Castlerea's Gareth Scahill is hitting out at threats being made online towards politicians' families and friends.
Sep 27, 2025 09:07
Over 14,000 fuel allowance recipients locally
Sep 22, 2025 12:58
Up to 10 Roscommon children couldn't go to school this week because of transport issues
The Frenchpark to Castlerea Road closed on Monday and will remain shut until November 3rd, due to the upgrade of the N5.
Sep 19, 2025 17:28
Scahill signals support for secretaries and caretakers
Sep 4, 2025 17:12
Further concerns raised over Garda numbers in the region
Figures published in the latest allocation from Templemore show the north west region, which includes Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon has yet again, received the lowest number of new officers.
Aug 25, 2025 12:58
Number of pre-schools in the region set to benefit from meals programme
It's part of around €4.2 million in funding nationally that will be provided to ensure that 25,000 pre-school children get a nutritious meal while attending early learning and care services in disadvantaged areas.
Aug 14, 2025 13:19
Calls for emergency situation to be declared in Roscommon over power outages
Almost 3,500 ESB customers across the Shannonside region lost supply after Storm Floris yesterday.
Aug 5, 2025 13:11
Some local businesses could be in line for a financial boost
The appeals process allows businesses misclassified during the original Increased Cost of Business grant registration to apply.
Jul 24, 2025 13:44
Late Roscommon Councillor remembered at opening of new facilities
New slipways have been built at Frenchlawn in Ballintubber and Dundermott in Ballymoe.
Jul 7, 2025 13:39
Forestry owners impacted by Roscommon wildfires may not be able to replant trees
It follows a meeting between Forestry Minister Michael Healy-Rae and a delegation from the county this week.
Jun 18, 2025 12:54Shannonside Newsletter
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