News - Strokestown
Fire services praised for extinguishing Strokestown blaze
It broke out in the store room of Hanly's Eurospar at 11 o'clock in the morning.
Jul 17, 2026 13:17
Strokestown supermarket remains closed after suffering extensive damage in fire
A blaze broke out in the store room of Hanly's Eurospar at 11 o'clock yesterday morning.
Jul 17, 2026 07:49
Former TD says judge was 'firm' over Strokestown armed robbery case
Judge Kenneth Connolly dealt with the case in Roscommon Circuit Court today.
Jul 16, 2026 17:36
Roscommon trucking business marks 50 years in operation
Westward Scania has been operating in Strokestown since 1976 when Jim Callery was awarded the franchise.
Jun 29, 2026 17:54
Strokestown to Carrick bus route saved from closure, as new operator found
Bus Éireann is ending the Strokestown to Carrick-on-Shannon, via Elphin, route this Saturday.
Jun 22, 2026 07:44
Free electrical waste collection taking place in Strokestown today
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland and Roscommon County Council, will take place at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown.
Jun 6, 2026 09:07
Famine Way Remembrance Walk to commence in Strokestown tomorrow
The event marks the assisted emigration of 1,490 people from the town in 1847 at the height of the famine.
May 16, 2026 11:13
Great turnout at Darkness into Light walks across Shannonside region
Hundreds of locals set off in the early hours to raise funds for Pieta's biggest fundraiser, which supports its suicide and self-harm prevention services.
May 9, 2026 07:37
Man arrested on suspicion of cocaine-driving in Strokestown - after being detected speeding
Gardai say the car was driving at 138 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone.
May 8, 2026 08:41
Funeral of much-loved Strokestown activist to take place today
John Joe Cox's funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strokestown at 11 o'clock this morning.
May 7, 2026 07:42
Funeral of pensioner who died in Longford crash hears he was a 'happy and joyful man'
John's family members also dedicated a prayer to the staff of Beaumont Hospital, for the 'loving care and compassion' shown to him and his family at the time of his death.
May 4, 2026 12:00
Pensioner who died in Longford Town crash to be laid to rest today
The much-loved Strokestown man was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
May 4, 2026 08:38
County museum in Roscommon could cost up to €600,000 a year to run
Independent councillor Tom Crosby is calling for a designated county museum to be developed in Roscommon, based in Strokestown.
May 2, 2026 11:25
Funeral arrangements announced for Strokestown man who died after Longford crash
His removal will take place on Monday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
Apr 30, 2026 19:08Shannonside Newsletter
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