The initiative was launched recently by Minister Hildegarde Naughton

She will be launching her book on Thursday

Despite the heartbreak of almost ten years, Lough Funshinagh remains one of the most beautiful places in the county. It is a also a place of rich and almost fantastical history.

Up to 2,000 people attended the protest to voice their fears over the downgrading of maternity services at the hospital.

The news from South Roscommon. 

It’s a feat never achieved before in either the single or double dogs categories in the 119 year history of the ISDS

Mike Denver is featured in the festival's inaugural lineup. 

This pipeline passes two local schools and and a community centre

A County Roscommon school is seeking to overturn a planning refusal to build a car park and a community garden.

The news from South Roscommon

Fund has raised and distributed over €700,000 to worthy causes across the county and beyond

She played 90 minutes as Athlone Town AFC secured a 4-0 win over Cardiff City

Across the bar and the restaurant the business employs nearly 20 full time and part time staff

Ahead of Samaritans Awareness Day later this week, Athlone Midlands Samaritans is reminding the public that it is available 24/7 and is urging people to reach out for help.

Enforcement is the means by which a planning authority moves to ensure that unauthorised development becomes compliant with planning

The clubhouse, which is safe and secure, has a sensory room, an occupational therapy space, as well as equipment for play

Roscommn County Council has refused planning permission to build a car park and a community garden at a primary school in the county.

Gardaí investigations are ongoing

Fifty Seven exceptional students from throughout Ireland have been selected to undertake a Master's degree abroad

The new Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District is Fine Gael councillor Domnick Connolly. He was elected at this morning’s AGM held in the council chamber.

Cars have to come half way out onto the road before they can see oncoming traffic

The sheep taken from the farm was a Texel breed

A boundary fence was pulled down and wire cut

He will take up the post on July 1st.

The HSE has been repeatedly accused of letting the former psychiatric hospital, which has been closed since 2013, go to “wrack and ruin”

Repairs are expected to be completed by this afternoon.

A community information event is to take place in Dysart tomorrow afternoon. The event is a collaboration between Dysart/Ballyforan Community Alert and Muintir na Tire.

The volunteers and crew of Lough Ree RNLI has responded to five call outs and assisted 11 people in difficulty on the water in the past six weeks.

He was remembered as a man of integrity and compassion

He has scored 1277 points across 220 appearances for Connacht

The equipment is said to have a value of €30,000

The equipment is worth approximately €30,000

The power outage has affected homes and businesses

'He was an absolute and thorough gentleman all his life'

The project is already proving very popular with visitors and locals alike

The 76 year old was a popular and respected retired businessman

At locations where this system has been installed reports of ‘near misses’ have significantly decreased

Olivia and James McHugh, Brideswell, pictured on the site owned by their late grandfather Colm Mee as the Interim Flood Relief Scheme for Lough Funshinagh became operational on Friday, March 28th.

The incident left thousands without power yesterday afternoon

‘Words almost fail me to describe what I am feeling’ says Ballagh man Tommy Carney as the pumping system was switched on

The school is trying to make it three titles in a row

The 51 house development is set to be completed in late 2026 or early 2027

Achievements of students celebrated

Substantial property has a marquee style beer garden 

Warning that serious accident will happen at this junction

A County Roscommon man who made a massive contribution to athletics in the community and at provincial and national level will be laid to rest on Monday.

The successful candidate was proposed by former TD and Minister, Denis Naughten

She is a former underage county ladies' footballer for the Primrose and Blue

Uisce Éireann crews are on the ground working to restore normal water supply

A local business has been getting praise and making headlines after its products were featured in a new smash hit film

The collision occurred earlier today, Sunday.

In addition to financial support successful applicants also benefit from paid summer internships

The selection convention will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on February 20th

The incident took place early this morning and investigations are ongoing

An iDonate fundraising page was set up last year to support the County Roscommon family

The teenage girl went missing last week

Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with members of the Lough Funshinagh community today during his visit to the county. Mr Martin was assessing the damage caused by Storm Éowyn which has left thousands without water or power in Roscommon.

"Our souls are filled with a profound sense of loss and even bewilderment" 

Funeral details have been announced for the man who lost his life in a tragic workplace accident in South Roscommon on Wednesday.

The tragedy occurred earlier this afternoon

The OPW minister met with locals this morning

Roscommon Solstice Choir pays tribute to a founding member

The awards were announced at the RDS on Friday evening

The flood relief scheme has been long awaited

The works involve a temporary pipeline to pump water from the South Roscommon Lough 

This year would have been its 10th year in business 

Five primary schools took part in the recent Roscommon Mini Motion Pictures Film Festival at Roscommon Arts Centre

The body of the 58-year-old was discovered in County Roscommon

He has been arrested on suspicion of murder

Roscommon county councillors agreed at their Christmas meeting to dispose of 0. 21 hectares (0. 52 acres) of land at Monksland, for €100,000 for the purpose of residential development.

Local Gardaí are appealling for information

Appeal for information issued as investigation into death of woman continues

The deceased has been described as a beloved member of the community

Her body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway for a post-mortem

The woman had been missing since Saturday

It is envisaged that construction of the new homes will take approximately 12 months.

Best wishes have been extended to the happy couple.

The event honoured and celebrated the careers of three recently retired teachers

Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney, 55, as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the retirement home

The development comprises a mix of units

A segment of the Ireland AM breakfast show was broadcast live from the county this morning

The development was granted planning permission by the council

All are welcome to attend

At its peak 13,000 customers in the county were affected

The incidents were alleged to have happened yesterday evening

The principal said that the entire school community was delighted with the win

The accident happened shortly after 9am and involved three cars

Motorists are advised of long tail backs

Twenty awards were presented on the night

It will be launched by special guest and John’s nephew, comedian and broadcaster Tommy Tiernan

Cormac Petrie (19) was honoured at the 2024 Garda Youth Awards presented in Roscommon

Lisa always goes above and beyond for her children

A decision on the development is due next month

The visit of the relics to South Roscommon marked the conclusion of a two month Irish visit

Vehicle had no NCT for a year