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County Roscommon coffee shop announces closure decision

County Roscommon coffee shop announces closure decision

Wed, 08 May, 2024

A County Roscommon coffee shop has today announced that it is to close.
Roscommon students’ anti-backing bar up for national award

Roscommon students’ anti-backing bar up for national award

Wed, 08 May, 2024

The students are representing the county at the All Ireland Student Enterprise Awards on Thursday
Family of Roscommon road crash victim calls for safety on Irish roads

Family of Roscommon road crash victim calls for safety on Irish roads

Wed, 08 May, 2024

"Their loss in immeasurable - their hearts broken"
Concerned Citizens group wants to make local town 'great again'

Concerned Citizens group wants to make local town 'great again'

Wed, 08 May, 2024

“We are not an angry protest group - we are an anxious, proactive group"
Roscommon garden to feature at Bloom Festival

Roscommon garden to feature at Bloom Festival

Wed, 08 May, 2024

The garden design is inspired by the Ogham inscription at the entrance to the famious Oweynagat (Cave of the Cats).
Driver caught speeding in County Roscommon village during Garda road safety campaign

Driver caught speeding in County Roscommon village during Garda road safety campaign

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Gardaí detected more than 900 drivers for speeding offences over the May Bank Holiday weekend
Young Tom to sacrifice prized mullet to help friend Nicola

Young Tom to sacrifice mullet to help friend Nicola

Tue, 07 May, 2024

A young Roscommon teenager is set to have his prized mullet cut off in order to raise funds for his friend Nicola Brennan Murphy who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Man due before Athlone court following firearms incident

Motorist had open bottle of wine on the front seat

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Roscommon Gardaí arrested a driver last week for alleged drink driving
Gardaí seek helping tracing missing 24-year-old

Gardaí seek helping tracing missing 24-year-old

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Gardaí urging public to contact them
Road closures announced by Roscommon County Council

Road closures announced by Roscommon County Council

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Works are currently underway in several locations
Twelve new fire fighters needed in County Roscommon

Twelve new fire fighters needed in County Roscommon

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Renewed calls for the re-opening of Castlerea Fire Station
Has the mystery of the pervasive yellow dust in County Roscommon now been solved?

Has the mystery of the pervasive yellow dust in County Roscommon now been solved?

Mon, 06 May, 2024

A water sample has been given to Roscommon County Council laboratory to analyse
Spacious six bedroom property on the market in Roscommon 

Spacious six bedroom property on the market in Roscommon 

Mon, 06 May, 2024

There is a large private garden with great space and views
Mysterious powdery substance falls on Roscommon lake, cars and houses

Mysterious powdery substance falls on Roscommon lake, cars and houses

Mon, 06 May, 2024

"It appears to have fallen from the sky"
Roscommon GAA star enjoys weekend to remember by getting engaged

Roscommon GAA star enjoys weekend to remember by getting engaged

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Roscommon senior footballer, Ultan Harney, has enjoyed a weekend to remember by getting engaged.
Ladies’ match in County Roscommon interrupted by ‘pitch invader’

Ladies’ match in County Roscommon interrupted by ‘pitch invader’

Sun, 05 May, 2024

The invader made its way on to the pitch shortly after throw-in.
‘My experience is that there is very little power to decide on anything’

‘My experience is that there is very little power to decide on anything’

Sun, 05 May, 2024

The Independent councillor is not seeking re-election in this June's Local Government elections
Online sale of former County Roscommon school attracts great interest

Online sale of former County Roscommon school attracts great interest

Sun, 05 May, 2024

The property attracted several bids
Tributes paid after passing of Roscommon man who was former Leitrim County Registrar

Tributes paid after passing of Roscommon man who was former Leitrim County Registrar

Sun, 05 May, 2024

"A kind, witty and generous gentleman with a wealth of knowledge and foresight"
County Roscommon cottage would make ideal renovation project

County Roscommon cottage would make ideal renovation project

Sun, 05 May, 2024

This project offers the perfect canvas for transforming a property
Popular butcher retires after 55 years in business

Popular butcher retires after 55 years in business

Sat, 04 May, 2024

End of an era for County Roscommon business
Tony Whyte - An appreciation

Tony Whyte - An appreciation

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Clann na nGael has now lost one of its most able activists
Teenager raises funds for cancer research

Teenager raises funds for cancer research

Sat, 04 May, 2024

"I just wanted to do something to help”
Roscommon resident features in new Liam Neeson movie

Roscommon resident features in new Liam Neeson movie

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Boyle resident Conor Hamill hopes that the global exposure from Liam Neeson's latest movie, where he has secured his most significant role yet, will pave the way for new opportunities.
Vital funds sought for lifesaving treatment of little Nickey jnr

Vital funds sought for lifesaving treatment of little Nickey jnr

Sat, 04 May, 2024

A gofundme page has been set up in order to raise €150,000
That’s a wrap: Popular RTÉ correspondent calls it a day after 39 years

That’s a wrap: Popular RTÉ correspondent calls it a day after 39 years

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Eileen Magnier has been a familiar face on our television screens since 1990
Irish Times Group announces acquisition of RIP.ie

Irish Times Group announces acquisition of RIP.ie

Thu, 02 May, 2024

The Roscommon Herald is part of the Irish Times Group
Measles case confirmed in Mayo

Measles case confirmed in Mayo

Thu, 02 May, 2024

The measles case concerns a child
Ploughing Championships postponed due to poor weather

Ploughing Championships postponed due to poor weather

Thu, 02 May, 2024

The event was due to take place on Sunday next in Ballinaheglish
Athlone nursing home ‘deeply shocked and upset’ by assault on elderly resident

Athlone nursing home ‘deeply shocked and upset’ by assault on elderly resident

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The nursing home said that the elderly woman is now receiving excellent care and recovering well
Concern that littering on N5 could cause major accident

Concern that littering on N5 could cause major accident

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The N5 road from Frenchpark to Knock is “an accident waiting to happen” due to a high volume of littering along the route, it has been claimed.
Major upgrade of local wastewater treatment plant gets go-ahead

Major upgrade of local wastewater treatment plant gets go-ahead

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The upgrade will involve the construction of a new plant
New dental surgery in County Roscommon gets green light

New dental surgery in County Roscommon gets green light

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The plans were recently approved by Roscommon County Council.
New static speed camera  to be erected  on N17 near Claremorris 

New static speed camera  to be erected  on N17 near Claremorris 

Wed, 01 May, 2024

A new static speed camera will be in operation by the end of the year on the N17, northeast of Claremorris, in a bid to cut down on the number of deaths on our roads.
Lands part of famous estate on the market for €410,000

Lands part of famous estate on the market for €410,000

Wed, 01 May, 2024

All of the buildings on the site are listed on the Record of Protected Structures.
Historic Roscommon church renovated into beautiful family home on the market

Historic Roscommon church renovated into beautiful family home on the market

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The property is a distinctive cut stone building located in a much sought after location
Contractor sought for €1.2m Roscommon homes retrofit programme

Contractor sought for €1.2m Roscommon homes retrofit programme

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The house retrofits will be carried out under a Government’s retrofitting programme.
Roscommon resident charged with assault of elderly woman in nursing home

Roscommon resident charged with assault of elderly woman in nursing home

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Gardaí indicated there would be an objection to bail
Local town to revive May Day Fair tradition

Local town set to revive May Day Fair

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Ballaghaderreen has operated as a fairs and market town since the 1700s
Man due before Athlone court following firearms incident

Gardaí warn of investment fraud as two women lose €45,000

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Local Gardaí advise people to be cautious of Internet offers
Council announces local road closures

Council announces local road closures

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The council have temporarily closed five local roads in the Castlerea area to allow for improvement works. “There may be an increased likelihood of delays on these roads as a consequence,” the council said.
13 derelict properties acquired by the council

13 derelict properties acquired by the council

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The council has acquired 13 derelict properties in the county for social housing.
Supermarket planning appeal pushed out to July

Supermarket planning appeal pushed out to July

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The case was due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála by yesterday, April 29th 2024
New sports facilities at local school get planning go-ahead

Decision due today on supermarket appeal

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

A decision had been expected today on the appeal against a planning refusal for a new supermarket in the county.
Castle Street like a ‘runway’ for speeding traffic

Castle Street like a ‘runway’ for speeding traffic

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Speeding traffic is "terrifying for residents"
Cost of Sacred Heart project increases by €10m

Cost of Sacred Heart project increases by €10m

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The cost of the project as increased significantly
Roscommon claims for accidents caused by uninsured vehicles increase

Roscommon claims for accidents caused by uninsured vehicles increase

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

The number of claims relating to accidents caused by uninsured or untraced vehicles grew by 13% in Roscommon last year
Plans for whiskey distillery get the green light

Plans for whiskey distillery get the green light

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Long held plans for a craft whiskey distillery in Boyle have received the go-ahead from the council
Young man dies following collision between tractor and quad bike in County Galway

Young man dies following collision between tractor and quad bike in County Galway

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

The fatal collision occurred this afternoon Sunday, April 28th
RETRO Cannonball is coming to Roscommon

RETRO Cannonball is coming to Roscommon

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

RETRO Cannonball features 100 classic cars
Fresher of the Year award for Roscommon student

Fresher of the Year award for Roscommon student

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

The University of Galway student was named Fresher (First Year) of the Year recently
Delight for County Roscommon children as they take to the field at the Aviva Stadium

Delight for County Roscommon children as they take to the field at the Aviva Stadium

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

It was a day for the children to meet their heroes
Public urged to get behind ‘Dom’s Wish’ special fundraiser

Public urged to get behind ‘Dom’s Wish’ special fundraiser

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

A month after receiving the devastating news, Dominic passed away on July 18th 2023
Thieves target County Roscommon business premises

Thieves target County Roscommon business premises

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

A sum of money was taken during the course of the incident
County Roscommon woman celebrates her 100th birthday

County Roscommon woman celebrates her 100th birthday

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Eileen and her twin brother were born on Holy Thursday, April 17th, 1924
Ballinaheglish all set for County ploughing championships

Ballinaheglish all set for County ploughing championships

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

The Roscommon Ploughing Association will hold its 30th County Ploughing Championships on Sunday, May 5, on a site provided by Paddy Beirne and family in Farragher, Ballinaheglish.
Roscommon shopfront mosaics feature on RTE's Nationwide programme

Roscommon shopfront mosaics feature on RTE's Nationwide programme

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

The county has a proud mosaic shopfront heritage
Emergency services at scene of road traffic collision in County Roscommon.

Emergency services at scene of road traffic collision in County Roscommon.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

The accident occurred this afternoon
Former Roscommon Hospital surgeon laid to rest

Former Roscommon Hospital surgeon laid to rest

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

"He was excellent as a teacher and doctor"
Lucky County Roscommon man wins holiday in supermarket giveaway

Lucky County Roscommon man wins holiday in supermarket giveaway

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

He was one of the lucky shoppers who won one of 10 family holidays abroad
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tánaiste’s Lough Funshinagh visit brought forward

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

The Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis committee has welcomed the news
Aidan Brady steps down from Roscommon GAA role

Aidan Brady steps down from Roscommon GAA role

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

The Elphin born businessman has cited the demands of his own business as the reason for him stepping down.
O’Rourke remains on course for European glory

O’Rourke remains on course for European glory

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

O’Rourke is now guaranteed a silver medal,
Gardaí seeking witnesses following assault and criminal damage in County Roscommon

Gardaí seeking witnesses following assault and criminal damage in County Roscommon

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

A man in his 70s was allegedly assaulted
Esker House promoting ‘The Purple Hand Champion’ project in Monksland

Esker House promoting ‘The Purple Hand Champion’ project in Monksland

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Esker House provides temporary safe accommodation for women and their children
Suspected drug driver arrested

‘Inappropriate’ approach by a man was reported on Tuesday

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Vigilance urged following ‘inappropriate’ approach by a man to young people
Christy Moore told 'don’t forget your shovel if you want to go to Tulsk'

Christy Moore told 'don’t forget your shovel if you want to go to Tulsk'

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Christy was asked about the infamous lyrics of his song ‘Encore’
‘The level of support and kindness I have received has given me hope’

‘The level of support and kindness I have received has given me hope’

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Ellie Mc Laughlin and her three children had to leave their home in Carrick, Curraghboy in recent days
County Roscommon resident enjoys success at national film awards

County Roscommon resident enjoys success at national film awards

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

He made his acting debut in a film adapted from a John McGahern novel.
Lorry driver stopped in County Roscommon tests positive for cocaine

Lorry driver stopped in County Roscommon tests positive for cocaine

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Gardaí initially spotted the driver using his phone while driving
Special kitten adoption day taking place in Roscommon

Special kitten adoption day taking place in Roscommon

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

The importance of animal welfare will be promoted along with showcasing cats and kittens seeking their loving forever homes
€1.5m funding allocation for repairs on county’s rural roads and laneways

€1.5m funding allocation for repairs on county’s rural roads and laneways

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

The funding was announced today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

The situation at Lough Funshinagh has since escalated even further with more homes at high risk of flooding
N5 road contractor praised for defibrillator gesture

N5 road contractor praised for defibrillator gesture

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The company's kind gesture has been praised locally
Almost 2,900 Roscommon students to benefit from free schoolbooks

Almost 2,900 Roscommon students to benefit from free schoolbooks

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

A similar scheme for primary schools was introduced last year
Decision due on new eight lane running track 

Decision due on new eight lane running track 

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Roscommon is one of the few counties not to have a standard eight lane 400 metres track
‘We want people to see the ‘wow factor’ in Strokestown’

‘We want people to see the ‘wow factor’ in Strokestown’

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The plan was described as “real, vibrant, and positive”
Ideal family home on the market in County Roscommon

Ideal family home on the market in County Roscommon

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

The property is in excellent condition throughout
Airport celebrates record passenger numbers in first quarter of 2024

Airport celebrates record passenger numbers in first quarter of 2024

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has proven to be the busiest on record at Ireland West Airport as 159,000 passengers travelled through the airport between the months of January and March.
Gardaí in Longford appealing for witnesses following serious road traffic collision

Gardaí in Longford appealing for witnesses following serious road traffic collision

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Man airlifted to hospital
Where were you when Gerry Lohan stuck it in the net?

Where were you when Gerry Lohan stuck it in the net?

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Every generation deserves to have a special Hyde moment frozen in time.
GAA community in County Roscommon mourns an iconic figure

GAA community in County Roscommon mourns an iconic figure

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

He guided, coached and managed generations of footballers
Modular units planned for Castlerea Prison

Modular units planned for Castlerea Prison

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

There are plans to provide ten independent living units at Castlerea Prison
Several detections for speeding locally during National Slow Down Day

Several detections for speeding locally during National Slow Down Day

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Speed of thousands of motorists checked
Contractor sought for €1.2m Roscommon homes retrofit programme

Contractor sought for €1.2m Roscommon homes retrofit programme

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

The house retrofits will be carried out under a Government’s retrofitting programme.
'Do Not Consume' notice issued for public water supply

'Do Not Consume' notice issued for public water supply

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Customers are urged to adhere to the water supply notice between these hours
Lorry driver tests positive for cocaine near Tulsk

Lorry driver tests positive for cocaine near Tulsk

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Local Gardaí asked the driver to pull over
Popular café business announces closure decision

Popular café business announces closure decision

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

The business will close from April 28
Lands part of famous estate on the market for €410,000

Lands part of famous estate on the market for €410,000

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

All of the buildings on the site are listed on the Record of Protected Structures.
Denis top of the class!

Denis top of the class!

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

The Independent TD recently completed a Masters degree
Community Choir hosting fundraising concert for Hospice

Community Choir hosting fundraising concert for Hospice

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

The choir said it is delighted to host the concert for such a worthy charity
Former town councillor to run as an Independent in local elections

Former town councillor to run as an Independent in local elections

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

She is a former Mayor of Boyle
Taxi numbers on the decline in County Roscommon

Taxi numbers on the decline in County Roscommon

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Figures for County Roscommon show huge drop since 2019.
Man dies in County Roscommon workplace accident

Man dies in County Roscommon workplace accident

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified
Art imitating life for Knockcroghery resident in John McGahern inspired film

Art imitating life for Knockcroghery resident in John McGahern inspired film

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

It seemed written in the stars that the first-time actor would appear in the film

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