Roscommon News

Naughten wants Dail to consider change in law ‘to act as real deterrent against theft of pets’

by 24/01/21 7:04pm

  A motion will be considered in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday to increase the penalties for those who steal companion pets, a practice that has been on the rise since the introduction of Covid lockdowns last year. “In the last...

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Slow but steady progress on Covid-19 in Roscommon

by 24/01/21 6:17pm

  The number of Covid-19 cases reported in County Roscommon this evening has increased by eight. The county’s 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 of population continues downward, now standing at 646.1. In the past 14 days, the county has...

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Please take Vitamin D to protect against Covid-19, say Irish experts

Louise Walsh Please take vitamin D to help protect against Covid-19 while the vaccine is being rolled out — this...

Sunday, 24/01/21 - 2:48pm Read More

Roscommon County Home conditions highlighted in Mother and Baby Home report

Some male and female ‘inmates’ at the Roscommon county home were sleeping two to a bed, the recently published Mother...

Sunday, 24/01/21 - 12:31pm Read More

Four-bedroomed dormer bungalow – a stunning property

    Tucked neatly down a country lane just outside the village of Creggs is a beautiful four-bedroomed dormer bungalow...

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Warning of drifting snow in some parts of county

Snowfall overnight and a sharp frost have created hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths throughout County Roscommon. Many parts of...

Sunday, 24/01/21 - 10:54am Read More

Caution urged on a number of Roscommon roads tonight

  Motorists are being warned about a number of dangerous roads around the county in the last couple of hours...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 10:05pm Read More

Four cases of coffee taken from Lidl in Castlerea

A teenager who took four cases of coffee from the Castlerea Lidl store has been warned he needs a “harsh,...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 8:27pm Read More

Snow has started to fall in many parts of the county this evening

Snow has started to fall in many parts of  County Roscommon this evening as temperatures are set plunge to minus...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 8:18pm Read More

Slight increase in Covid-19 cases in Roscommon

The number of Covid-19 cases in County Roscommon have increased slightly. Fourteen new cases of the virus were recorded up...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 5:58pm Read More

Retired consultant says he was privileged to serve the people of Roscommon

  A consultant surgeon who spent more than 30 years working at Roscommon University Hospital has expressed his thanks and...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 5:18pm Read More

Claims that a number of vehicles skidded into the path of the N60 Roscommon to Castlerea road this morning

Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme caution again this evening as frost sets in. The advice comes following...

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Rental houses sought in Roscommon

REA Brady Estate Agents are reporting strong demand for rental properties in County Roscommon. REA Brady says that the quantity...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 1:20pm Read More

Success for Brideswell and Tarmon NS pupils in art competition

  Pupils from Brideswell National School in South Roscommon and Tarmon National School in Castlerea are celebrating after being named junior...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 1:13pm Read More

Fraudsters targeting AIB customers

An Garda Síochána and Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. are seeing a large increase in ‘smishing’ attacks on Allied Irish Bank...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 11:31am Read More

Efforts underway in Roscommon to save Curlew from extinction

  A major campaign is underway in County Roscommon to safeguard the Curlew, the species of large wader bird, which...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 11:21am Read More

Four/five bedroomed bungalow a real country retreat

  A wonderful opportunity has arisen to acquire a quality spacious four/five bedroomed detached bungalow on a mature private site...

Saturday, 23/01/21 - 10:48am Read More

Roscommon records lowest number of Covid-19 cases in country

Roscommon has today recorded the lowest number of Covid-19 cases in the country. For the first time in weeks, the...

Friday, 22/01/21 - 6:42pm Read More

Dangerous driving incident in Tulsk

Gardaí in Castlerea have confirmed a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after a recently...

Friday, 22/01/21 - 3:33pm Read More

Close to 1,000 fines issued for non-essential travel by Gardai

Since their introduction on January 11 2021, An Garda Síochána has issued 771 fines for non-essential travel. In addition to...

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