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Roscommon brothers carry flags for major soccer match at Aviva Stadium

Roscommon brothers carry flags for major soccer match at Aviva Stadium

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Winning picture printed on match day programme.
Fire at Roscommon filling station shop brought under control

Fire at Roscommon filling station shop brought under control

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

The scene was cordoned off during the incident
Paddy Joe marks milestone birthday by climbing Croagh Patrick for the 154th time!

Paddy Joe marks milestone birthday by climbing Croagh Patrick for the 154th time!

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Last October, he retired from his famous barber shop after 52 years in business
Pilot EV charging hub project in Roscommon Town gets approval from councillors

Pilot EV charging hub project in Roscommon Town gets approval from councillors

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

The charging hub could be in place this summer
Roscommon Gardaí issue fines for illegal parking in disabled bays

Roscommon Gardaí issue fines for illegal parking in disabled bays

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Gardaí in Roscommon have again warned motorists not to illegally park in disabled bays
Mass of Remembrance this weekend

Mass of Remembrance this weekend

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Everyone is very welcome to attend
Tributes paid to ‘pure gentleman’ who was the face of well-known funeral directors

Tributes paid to ‘pure gentleman’ who was the face of well-known funeral directors

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

He was described as a "pure gentleman with a generous heart".
Plans lodged to convert County Roscommon restaurant into apartments

Plans lodged to convert County Roscommon restaurant into apartments

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

The planning application was recently lodged with the council
Fundraiser in memory of Roscommon man raises €11,500 for Hospice

Fundraiser in memory of Roscommon man raises €11,500 for Hospice

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

The family thanked the local community for its kindness and generosity 
Christmas has arrived at County Roscommon charity shop 

Christmas has arrived at County Roscommon charity shop 

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

All funds raised through sales locally will stay locally
One of county’s main parks to close to public for Snow Queen visit!

One of county’s main parks to close to public for Snow Queen visit!

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

A magical event is taking place at Loughnaneane Park on Saturday and Sunday
Council signs off on 5% increase in commercial rates next year

Council signs off on 5% increase in commercial rates next year

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Several councillors have opposed the rates increase
Compliance rate at Roscommon psychiatric unit falls by 20% in five years

Compliance rate at Roscommon psychiatric unit falls by 20% in five years

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

The report found that the facility was not adequately staffed
Celebration dinner to honour county hurling team’s famous 1984 win

Celebration dinner to honour county hurling team’s famous 1984 win

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

The dinner will take place on Friday week
County Roscommon school set for  co-ed status unveils new facilities

County Roscommon school set for  co-ed status unveils new facilities

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

The school will accepts boys into First Year for the first time since opening in 1929
County Roscommon school set for  co-ed status unveils new facilities

County Roscommon school set for  co-ed status unveils new facilities

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

The school will accepts boys into First Year for the first time since opening in 1929
Fifty year reunion planned for CBS class of 1974

Fifty year reunion planned for CBS class of 1974

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

A lunch and celebration will mark the special anniversary.
Major step forward for new community sporting facilities in Roscommon 

Major step forward for new community sporting facilities in Roscommon 

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

The plans include an indoor four court sports hall and an outdoor, multi-sport, multi lined and floodlit artificial pitch
New name for Dr. Hyde Park under five year sponsorship deal

New name for Dr. Hyde Park under five year sponsorship deal

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

The county ground opened in 1971
General election candidates urged to support training college for County Roscommon

General election candidates urged to support training college for County Roscommon

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

The significant project planned for the county has currently stalled
Tánaiste 'fully empathises' with Senator Murphy but no hint of adding him to election ticket

Tánaiste 'fully empathises' with Senator Murphy but no hint of adding him to election ticket

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

The Fianna Fáil leader said Roscommon needed a strong Government voice
The stolen handcrafted witch has been found – battered and bruised but on the mend for her big night tonight!

The stolen handcrafted witch has been found – battered and bruised but on the mend for her big night tonight!

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

It was dumped on the side of the road and badly damaged
Major County Roscommon housing development gets planning go-ahead

Major County Roscommon housing development gets planning go-ahead

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

The development also includes 37 car parking spaces
Fire crews extinguish caravan blaze in Roscommon Town

Fire crews extinguish caravan blaze in Roscommon Town

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The caravan was unoccupied at the time
Emergency services tackling County Roscommon house fire 

Emergency services tackling County Roscommon house fire 

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The fire broke out this evening
County Roscommon training college plans stall

County Roscommon training college plans stall

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

The plans had gathered real momentum at the end of last year
Legendary Roscommon barber hangs up his scissors today after 52 years in business

Legendary Roscommon barber hangs up his scissors today after 52 years in business

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Paddy Joe started barbering at 17 years of age
Planning issues highlighted with Central Bank Governor during Roscommon visit

Planning issues highlighted with Central Bank Governor during Roscommon visit

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The Governor engaged with local businesses during his visit
Charity tractor run in memory of popular young man  a huge success

Charity tractor run in memory of popular young man  a huge success

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

All proceeds raised will go towards Vita House
Council Chief vows to continue campaign to upgrade N61 despite thumbs down from Minister

Council Chief vows to continue campaign to upgrade N61 despite thumbs down from Minister

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Minister Ryan isn't supportive of the council’s appeal to upgrade the N61
Fianna Fáil confirm only one candidate to be ratified at Roscommon-Galway convention

Fianna Fáil confirm only one candidate to be ratified at Roscommon-Galway convention

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

It is not known at this stage if the party will add another candidate to the ticket
Manhunt underway in Roscommon following attempted burglary

Manhunt underway in Roscommon following attempted burglary

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Raiders fled the scene on foot
Total number of candidates to formally declare for Fianna Fáil convention set to become clearer today

Total number of candidates to formally declare for Fianna Fáil convention set to become clearer today

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The convention takes place next Thursday, October 3rd
Fourth annual soccer match between Roscommon Gardaí and the Roscommon Special Olympics Club

Fourth annual soccer match between Roscommon Gardaí and the Roscommon Special Olympics Club

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

It was a fantastic night of sport and friendship on Friday
Fine Gael selects its two General Election candidates to run in Roscommon-Galway 

Fine Gael selects its two General Election candidates to run in Roscommon-Galway 

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The two candidates were selected at a party convention in Roscommon Town tonight
Roscommon duo finish strongly in national Para-cycling event

Roscommon duo finish strongly in national Para-cycling event

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

The two finished the season strongly with a personal best time
Roscommon CBS Reunion of 1968 and 1969 planned

Roscommon CBS Reunion of 1968 and 1969 planned

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

A Roscommon CBS school Reunion will take place in the school on Saturday, October 5th. Mass will be celebrated in the school hall , followed by a tour of the modern facilities at the school led by Mr Kevin Scollan, Principal of CBS , Roscommon.
Central Bank Governor to visit Roscommon to meet local businesses

Central Bank Governor to visit Roscommon to meet local businesses

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

He is due to meet college students as well
County Roscommon school confirms formal move to co-ed status

County Roscommon school confirms formal move to co-ed status

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

It has been an all-boys schools since 1935
Final ‘Coffee Mornings on Tour’ event taking place

Final ‘Coffee Mornings on Tour’ event taking place

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

It marks the branch's last coffee morning of the summer
Charity cycle for local hospice begins

Charity cycle for local hospice begins

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

With a target of €25,000, the group have already raised over €29,000
‘Oh what a night’ – 80s Disco raises thousands for Mayo/Roscommon hospice

‘Oh what a night’ – 80s Disco raises thousands for Mayo/Roscommon hospice

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

A great night was had by all
History to be made to today as County Roscommon holds first ever Pride march

History to be made to today as County Roscommon holds first ever Pride march

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

A host of activities are taking place this weekend

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