Roscommon News

Roscommon’s John Joe is all grown up and shares a special Christmas message

by 02/12/20 7:31pm

    Roscommon’s clock-loving star from the Late Late Toy Show of 2009 has shared a video to brighten our day and wish all a Happy Christmas. John Joe Brennan, the Roscommon Town native starred on the show reviewing his...

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Civil Defence urges people to be ‘winter ready’

by 02/12/20 6:39pm

    Roscommon Civil Defence is urging people to be ‘winter ready’ as the weather is expected to get colder in the coming days. During adverse weather events like the blizzard of 2018 or recurring floods, the Civil Defence has...

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Covid-19: new cases reported in County Roscommon

      There were six new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the county as of midnight yesterday, the Department...

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Men to remain in Mountjoy until they agree to stay away from controversial Roscommon farm

Three men jailed for contempt must remain in Mountjoy Prison until they agree to comply with orders to stay away from a...

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AIB’s plans to cut 1,500 jobs must be postponed – Fitzmaurice

  Plans announced today by AIB to cut 1,500 jobs over the next three years must be postponed, according to...

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40 jobs announced for County Roscommon

  Home Instead Senior Care Roscommon is looking to add 40 new caregivers to its team, which delivers essential services...

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13 metre viewing tower planned for Mote Park

  Roscommon County Council has submitted a planning application for a vertical walkway viewing tower at Mote Park, saying it...

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Aerial survey company ‘regrets’ disturbance in South Roscommon

  The company who carried out night-time aerial survey work over a large section of South Roscommon says it regrets...

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Local secondary school to speak with International Space Station

Athlone Community College is thrilled to be making contact with the International Space Station (ISS) through amateur radio this coming...

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Car seized by Roscommon Longford Gardaí

  A car was seized by Gardaí from the Roscommon Longford Division after it was found to have no driving...

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From Australia with Love: Lisacul native won’t be home for Christmas this year

    By Ellen O’Riordan The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, has advised Irish people living abroad not to...

Tuesday, 01/12/20 - 8:41pm Read More

Gardaí in Roscommon urging public to remain Covid vigilant

Despite the easing of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, Gardaí in County Roscommon have reminded the public that they will continue...

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Marked drop in Roscommon’s 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19

There’s some encouraging news for County Roscommon this evening. For the first time in a number of weeks, the county’s...

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Game changer’ Could a €350 voucher transform Roscommon children’s lives?

‘ An innovative Icelandic leisure card scheme that gives young people €350 each year to support their hobbies could be...

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Naughten wants frontline workers to get additional leave

Frontline workers who have been running our hospital and community services through two waves of the Covid-19 pandemic should be...

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Eighty Six refugees to arrive in Ballaghaderreen next week after delay due to Covid

The Department of Justice has confirmed that 86 Syrians will arrive in Ballaghaderreen next week as part of the State’s...

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Four local Schools to feature at next year’s Young Scientist Expo

Eleven projects from four schools in county Roscommon are among the 550 finalists taking part in next year’s BT Young...

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One visit per week to be allowed by one person to nursing homes

Revised public health guidance for nursing home visits has been published today by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The revised...

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Castlerea jeweller honours heroes in all our lives with new collection

Much has been documented about the role of ‘heroes’ in our lives in recent months, particularly in these unprecedented times....

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A Christmas like no other Christmas in Strokestown this year

The citizens of Strokestown will be showcasing the Christmas spirit in abundance this weekend for the official ‘switch-on’ of the...

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