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Obituary: The late Gerry O’Connor 

Obituary: The late Gerry O’Connor 

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Symbols of his life presented during his Funeral Mass included a county and club jersey, his fishing rod and a family photograph
Three people hospitalised following County Roscommon road traffic collision

Three people hospitalised following County Roscommon road traffic collision

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene
County Roscommon school closes after 135 years in operation

Local Notes: School Closure, GAA Lotto and Parish Pilgrimages 

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Th latest news from Strokestown and Kilglass/Roosky/Slatta. 
Bus service transfers to new operator

Bus service transfers to new operator

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Services transfers from  Sunday, June 28th.
Local Notes: Sunday Mass, Further Education, Social Dancing

Local Notes: Sunday Mass, Further Education, Social Dancing

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown, Kilglass, Roosky
Obituary: Tribute to the late Jim Tunney

Obituary: Tribute to the late Jim Tunney

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Symbols presented at the Mass included a recent family photograph, his Certificate of Exemplary Conduct from An Garda Síochána, a golf ball, and a daily newspaper, to illustrate his lifelong interests
Roscommon Gardaí praise Strokestown 10km

Roscommon Gardaí praise Strokestown 10km

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Roscommon Gardaí have praised the organisers of the Sliabh Bán AC Strokestown 10K Road Race, which took place yesterday. The community policing unit from Boyle Garda Station provided assistance for the event's road traffic management.
Local Notes: Help for Hospice, Lourdes, Bingo

Local Notes: Help for Hospice, Lourdes, Bingo

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown, Oran, Roosky, Kilglass
Local Notes: Weekday Masses, Lourdes, Shooting Stars Nursery

Local Notes: Weekday Masses, Lourdes, Shooting Stars Nursery

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown, Roosky, Kilglass, Croghan, Drumlion, Cortober
Free collection day for all electrical waste 

Free collection day for all electrical waste 

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled for free
Local Notes: Bealtaine Festival, Lourdes Pilgrimage, Trip to Croke Park

Local Notes: Bealtaine Festival, Lourdes Pilgrimage, Trip to Croke Park

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown, Kilglass, Roosky
Running costs for museum could reach €600,000

Running costs for museum could reach €600,000

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The costs came to light at a recent council meeting
'Walk a day in their footsteps': Public urged to join National Famine Way walk

National Famine Way annual Remembrance Walk gets underway today

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Members of the public are invited to walk the entire 165km or to “walk a day in their footsteps”
Watch video: County stands together as Darkness into Light returns

Watch video: County stands together as Darkness into Light returns

Wed, 06 May, 2026

DIL events will take place across the county on Saturday, May 9th
Local Notes: Darkness into Light Launch, Ms Ireland, Alone

Local Notes: Darkness into Light Launch, Ms Ireland, Alone

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown
‘One of life’s gentlemen’: Tributes paid to Roscommon man who died in road traffic collision

‘One of life’s gentlemen’: Tributes paid to Roscommon man who died in road traffic collision

Fri, 01 May, 2026

His funeral details have been announced
Reallocation of funding by council ‘not acceptable’

Reallocation of funding by council ‘not acceptable’

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

The concerns were raised at a recent Boyle MD meeting
Rising costs could affect Boyle road works programme

Rising costs could affect Boyle road works programme

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Members welcomed the report but were told that fuel costs could impact on the completion of some roads
Local Notes: Employment Opportunities, SPCA, Bingo

Local Notes: Employment Opportunities, SPCA, Bingo

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown
County Roscommon residential farm can be sold in lots

County Roscommon residential farm can be sold in lots

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

The farm extends to approximately 34.71 acres
Callerys to be honoured for their 'outstanding' work to preserve Famine history

Callerys to be honoured for their 'outstanding' work to preserve Famine history

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Jim and Caroilin Callery will receive the international award later this month 
Tracks & Trails television programme to feature County Roscommon

Tracks & Trails television programme to feature County Roscommon

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The programme explore Ireland's most beautiful trails, alongside a line-up of Irish personalities.
Local Notes: Parade Time, Easter Ceremonies, Hospice Thanks

Local Notes: Parade Time, Easter Ceremonies, Hospice Thanks

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown
Draw for 2026 Roscommon Senior Football Championship throws up Group of Death to beat them all

Draw for 2026 Roscommon Senior Football Championship throws up Group of Death to beat them all

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Teams competing in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Football Championships found out their championship groupings in Thursday evening's draw.
Tributes paid to ‘incredibly fit, skilful, teak tough and uncompromising’ former Roscommon star

Tributes paid to ‘incredibly fit, skilful, teak tough and uncompromising’ former Roscommon star

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

The late Aidan McHugh was part of the Roscommon team that won the 1978 All-Ireland U-21 Football Championship
Justice minister visited the county today

Justice minister visited the county today

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan met with a number of groups during a private visit to Strokestown today to discuss a range of issues affecting the county.
Club leagues continue, young Rossies wished every success, 50/50 draw winners

Club leagues continue, young Rossies wished every success, 50/50 draw winners

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Weekly round-up of news from GAA clubs across County Roscommon
WATCH VIDEO: Minister hails bypass opening as part of “significant project of regional importance”

WATCH VIDEO: Minister hails bypass opening as part of “significant project of regional importance”

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The Transport Minister cut the ribbon on the 7km bypass this afternoon
WATCH VIDEO: Test driving the new Frenchpark bypass

WATCH VIDEO: Test driving the new Frenchpark bypass

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The section is part of 34km of new road being built between the Ballaghaderreen bypass and Scramogue
Transport Minister officially opens Frenchpark bypass

Transport Minister officially opens Frenchpark bypass

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

This section is predicted to remove up to 70% of through traffic from Frenchpark village
Roscommon school expresses deep sadness at death of former teacher 

Roscommon school expresses deep sadness at death of former teacher 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

She will be remembered as a kind, dedicated and gracious colleague
Roscommon school takes part in debating final

Roscommon school takes part in debating final

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

A County Roscommon secondary school will take part in the finals of a prestigious Irish language debating competition this evening.
White Cottage combines timeless charm with modern comfort

White Cottage combines timeless charm with modern comfort

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

This beautifully renovated home is set on a generous site of around one acre
Local Notes: Musical at Scoil Mhuire, Stations of the Cross, Bereaved

Local Notes: Musical at Scoil Mhuire, Stations of the Cross, Bereaved

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown
TII commits to safety works at dangerous crossroads

TII commits to safety works at dangerous crossroads

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

A Roscommon delegation met TII representatives in Dublin
Moran reveals minor football panel for upcoming campaign

Moran reveals minor football panel for upcoming campaign

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

The Roscommon manager has also named his captain and vice-captain
Tributes paid to Roscommon native who passed away in Australia

Tributes paid to Roscommon native who passed away in Australia

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

A memorial Mass for the happy repose of his soul was celebrated last month in Strokestown
Local Notes: Town Team Meeting, Parish Council, Irish Classes

Local Notes: Town Team Meeting, Parish Council, Irish Classes

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Latest News in Strokestown
Funding announced for four agricultural shows in County Roscommon

Funding announced for four agricultural shows in County Roscommon

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

This funding will support the work of each of the show committees
From chronic addiction to sobriety: Donal's message of hope to others

From chronic addiction to sobriety: Donal's message of hope to others

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

The inspiring story of a Roscommon man who overcame a 20-year battle with drugs and alcohol addiction
New name for Brothers of Charity Services

New name for Brothers of Charity Services

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

This marks a new chapter for one of the largest providers of intellectual disability services.
Tributes paid to chairperson of local sports club who had an infectious, cheerful, warm, and happy demeanour

Tributes paid to chairperson of local sports club who had an infectious, cheerful, warm, and happy demeanour

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

His "can do attitude" had problems solved with an "I'll look after that" mentality.
Roscommon GAA club congrats its chairperson on his marriage

Roscommon GAA club congrats its chairperson on his marriage

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

The couple got married on Friday

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