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Hundreds of people without power across County Roscommon as Storm Dave hits

Hundreds of people without power across County Roscommon as Storm Dave hits

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

ESB Networks says crews are mobilised in impacted areas
‘How many more must needlessly die’ asks county coroner

Inquest hears how man choked to death on piece of food

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

“Choking can occur suddenly without warning. Despite appropriate supervision and care, it’s not always preventable,” said the coroner
Job losses feared as Roscommon betting shops under closure threat

Job losses feared as Roscommon betting shops under closure threat

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

The UK firm has a number of shops operating in the county
Long serving staff member of Roscommon business wins ‘Employee Excellence’ award 

Long serving staff member of Roscommon business wins ‘Employee Excellence’ award 

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

She only recently retired after more than 30 years of dedicated service
Martina and Ammi Burke arrested at Castlerea Prison over contempt ruling

Martina and Ammi Burke arrested at Castlerea Prison over contempt ruling

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Mother and daughter Martina and Ammi Burke have been arrested by gardaí as they attempted to visit Enoch Burke at Castlerea Prison, the Irish Times is reporting.
Public meeting announced on water quality in Roscommon

Public meeting announced on water quality in Roscommon

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

A public meeting is being held on how to protect and restore water quality in the county's rivers and lakes.
Basketball team to be honoured

Basketball team to be honoured

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

The team will be honoured at the next council civic reception
Beloved member of staff retires after more than 30 years

Beloved member of staff retires after more than 30 years

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

A Roscommon business has wished a beloved former employee all the best in her retirement.
Boil water notice issued for customers on  Castlerea Regional Water Supply Scheme

Boil water notice issued for customers on  Castlerea Regional Water Supply Scheme

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

A total of 4,400 customers come under the boil water notice.
Up to 5,000 customers experiencing problems with water supply in County Roscommon

Up to 5,000 customers experiencing problems with water supply in County Roscommon

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Uisce Éireann says every effort is being made to restore supply
Council announces week long closure of County Roscommon road

Council announces week long closure of County Roscommon road

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

The closure will commence on Monday, March 30th
Happy Feet Childcare marks major milestone with opening of new purpose built facility

Happy Feet Childcare marks major milestone with opening of new purpose built facility

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The building has now been transformed into a modern, high-spec childcare centre.
Local Notes: Youth Stage School, Trad Night, Plans for Community Park

Local Notes: Youth Stage School, Trad Night, Plans for Community Park

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea, Ballymoe, Ballintubber, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry
Traffic safety scheme in Castlerea queried

Anger over lack of progress on traffic safety scheme in County Roscommon Town

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

"Do we have to go back to the drawing board?", said one councillor
Pedestrian hospitalised following road collision

Pedestrian hospitalised following road collision

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Gardaí say that investigations are continuing
Emergency services at scene of County Roscommon collision 

Emergency services at scene of County Roscommon collision 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

A pedestrian has been injured
County Roscommon boxer at top of world rankings

County Roscommon boxer at top of world rankings

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

She has retained her position as the top-ranked boxer in her weight category.
Tributes paid to ‘an amazing’ County Roscommon teacher who was ‘deeply committed to supporting the children in her care’

Tributes paid to ‘an amazing’ County Roscommon teacher who was ‘deeply committed to supporting the children in her care’

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

She faced her illness with such courage, strength and determination
Councillors approve conservation and rehabilitation works on historic walled garden

Councillors approve conservation and rehabilitation works on historic walled garden

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

The walled garden is 200 years old
Local Notes :Drama, Scór ,Hurling Final

Local Notes :Drama, Scór ,Hurling Final

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry
Lives at risk without 24/7 advanced paramedic cover, says Kerrane

'We Thought He Would Die’: Roscommon man’s wait for emergency ambulance

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

What began as a routine Thursday afternoon quickly descended into a nightmare 
Castlerea native appointed to new role at Portiuncula Hospital

Castlerea native appointed to new role at Portiuncula Hospital

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Sarah will provide care to patients with a wide range of cancers
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
Local Notes: Trad Night, School Football, Surprise Party

Local Notes: Trad Night, School Football, Surprise Party

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea
Family run company overall winner of County Roscommon Enterprise Awards

Family run company overall winner of County Roscommon Enterprise Awards

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Four other local companies picked up awards at the special ceremony
Planning application for an athletic track in the county withdrawn

Athlete with Roscommon connections wins silver at national finals

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

A young athlete with strong Roscommon connections has medalled at the 123. ie National Senior Indoor Championships.
HSE says rising flu cases putting pressure on hospitals

Kerrane gets confirmation funding will be sought to fill consultant post

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has said that an application for funding for the consultant adult psychiatrist post in the psychiatry of later life (POLL) in the E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea has been submitted.
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.
Local Notes: Trien Players, Card Games, Band Heading to USA

Local Notes: Trien Players, Card Games, Band Heading to USA

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea, Ballymoe, Ballintubber
Local Musical Society gets go-ahead for storage unit

Local Musical Society gets go-ahead for storage unit

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

It will have a gross floor space of c.197.4m² and a height of 6.2m
Details announced for homecoming to celebrate All Ireland winners

Details announced for homecoming to celebrate All Ireland winners

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

The school’s basketball team are set to receive a hero’s welcome
County Roscommon town set for major jobs boost

Castlerea set for major jobs boost

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

“This is a great day for Castlerea and West Roscommon"
Castlerea CS chase All-Ireland basketball glory

Castlerea CS chase All-Ireland basketball glory

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

The Roscommon school will be hoping to maintain the sport's rich tradition in the sport.
SNA protests voice concerns about future cuts to vital resource

SNA protests voice concerns about future cuts to vital resource

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Protests took place today in Roscommon Town and Castlerea
Claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance while working

Claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance while working

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

The charges relate to a number of dates from May to November 2023
Roscommon protests in support of SNAs taking place today

Roscommon protests in support of SNAs taking place today

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Protests will be taking place in two local towns
Local Notes: Comedy Time, School Football, Golf Lotto

Local Notes: Comedy Time, School Football, Golf Lotto

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry
County Roscommon town set for major jobs boost

County Roscommon town set for major jobs boost

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

“I think it is going to create significant employment in the area," said a local councillor
Engineering consultants sought to progress riverside walk project

Engineering consultants sought to progress riverside walk project

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

 The newly designed walk will improve access while also linking the river with the town
The school football court where friendships were born

The school football court where friendships were born

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The football court at St. Paul’s NS, Castlerea has generated many emotions and memories for most who have graced it.
Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Scór, Best Wishes 

Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Scór, Best Wishes 

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea, Ballymoe, Ballintubber, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry, Cloonfad
Local musical society confirms that it will not be staging a musical in 2026

Local musical society confirms that it will not be staging a musical in 2026

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

A meting has been called to "openly discuss concerns".
Man jailed for spate of thefts at Roscommon stores

Man jailed for spate of thefts at Roscommon stores

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

The man pleaded guilty to the offences at Castlerea District Court

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