‘Suicidal’ man turned away as unit closed to admissions

A “suicidal” Strokestown man was turned away from the psychiatric unit at Roscommon County Hospital over the weekend as the unit was closed to admissions. The man and his wife contacted the Roscommon Herald to tell their story and express...

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Claims of ‘staffing crisis’ in Roscommon mental health services

The psychiatric unit at Roscommon Hospital is in the grip of a staffing crisis, it has been claime.dThe Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has revealed that all admissions to the hospital's Acute Psychiatric Services unit were suspended over the weekend as...

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Childcare neglect audit ‘imminent’

The findings of an independent audit of 30 serious childcare neglect cases in County Roscommon are expected to be published...

Monday, 17/06/13 - 5:20pm Read More

Tarmonbarry welcomes rowers from 17 countries

Over a hundred and twenty people from 17 different countries rowed into Tarmonbarry Harbour on Sunday last as part of...

Monday, 17/06/13 - 5:16pm Read More

Fears over criminals ‘roaming freely’ in Castlerea

FEARS HAVE been heightened that criminals will be allowed to “roam freely” through Castlerea when an open prison facility opens...

Monday, 20/05/13 - 4:13pm Read More

Water crisis deepens

boil water notice is likely to remain in place in Roscommon Town for at least three months, even if the...

Monday, 20/05/13 - 4:11pm Read More

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More than 300 farmers await fodder deliveries

The fodder crisis shows some signs of abating over the next two weeks, according to IFA County Chairman John O’Beirne,...

Monday, 20/05/13 - 4:10pm Read More

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Fire Fund to help Castlerea farmer

A CASTLEREA father of three, who watched his farm go up in flames, has praised local people for their kindness...

Monday, 06/05/13 - 4:02pm Read More

Garda injured in Cloonfad melee

A GARDA was injured in a mêlée involving up to ten people at a housing estate in Cloonfad on Friday...

Monday, 06/05/13 - 4:02pm Read More

Colm O’Regan brings Ireland’s ‘Got Mammies’ to Roscommon Arts Centre tonight

EVER WONDERED what the world looked like through an Irish Mammy’s eyes? Are you looking for a superhero to help...

Thursday, 25/04/13 - 11:26am Read More

New solicitor welcomed

It’s a proud month for the O’Callaghan family after daughter Aoife had her first court outing as a solicitor to...

Wednesday, 24/04/13 - 9:51am Read More

South Roscommon native is top earning boss

Owen Killian
\\       A SOUTH Roscommon man has topped the list of the biggest earning Irish bosses in 2012,...

Tuesday, 23/04/13 - 12:24pm Read More

Fodder crisis deepens

  STRUGGLING FARMERS in Roscommon are being advised to seek assistance from the Department of Agriculture and banks as the...

Monday, 22/04/13 - 9:35pm Read More

Feighan to raise Dromod/Roosky bus issue with Bus Eireann CEO

  The issue of bus service routes through Dromod and Roosky will be raised  by Deputy Frank Feighan at a...

Monday, 22/04/13 - 9:34pm Read More

Elderly man scammed by callous thief

ELDERLY PEOPLE are being urged by Gardai to be extremely careful when they are approached by strangers who attempt to...

Monday, 22/04/13 - 9:33pm Read More

Countdown to the Big Heart Fight Night

It is almost the final countdown for the Big Heart Fight Night, the fundraising boxing show in aid of the...

Friday, 12/04/13 - 1:37pm Read More

Almost 500 households wait for a home

Almost 500 households are waiting to be housed in County Roscommon, according to new figures released by a voluntary housing...

Friday, 12/04/13 - 1:16pm Read More

Underage drinking on the increase across county

Underage drinking is rife across the county, according to the startling findings of a new survey of over 2,500 secondary...

Friday, 12/04/13 - 1:16pm Read More

Three courthouses earmarked for possible closure

Courthouses in Strokestown, Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea are among 41 courthouses across the country that have been earmarked for possible closure. ...

Monday, 01/04/13 - 7:16pm Read More

Third world dancing title for Ronan

The pride of Ballaghdereen, 12-year-old Ronan Kelly scooped his third international title at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Boston...

Monday, 01/04/13 - 7:05pm Read More