Castlerea

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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
Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Visit by Army Band, Fundraiser Thanks

Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Visit by Army Band, Fundraiser Thanks

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Latest News in, Castlerea
TII criticised over stalled Castlerea road safety project

TII criticised over stalled Castlerea road safety project

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

A councillor claimed that there were a number of very “anti-business” parts of the scheme
Cars ‘sliding sideways’ down hills during frosty period

Cars ‘sliding sideways’ down hills during frosty period

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

The concerns were raised art a recent council meeting
Dozens of homes without power in County Roscommon

Dozens of homes without power in County Roscommon

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Power is set to be restored by 6 p.m. this evening
Drugs seized at rural property following garda search

Drugs seized at rural property following garda search

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

One man has since been arrested and a file is being prepared for the DPP
Plans approved to convert former HSE building into four homes

Plans approved to convert former HSE building into four homes

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

The tenants for these units will be people on the council’s housing waiting list
Tributes paid following passing of highly respected local businessman

Tributes paid following passing of highly respected local businessman

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

He was a member of a highly respected and established Castlerea family who ran a garage and paper business
Tributes paid following passing of 1951 All-Ireland minor football winner

Tributes paid following passing of 1951 All-Ireland minor football winner

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

The Roscommon man had a distinguished playing career
Plans for new bus stops and shelters welcomed

Plans for new bus stops and shelters welcomed

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

A local councillor hopes they will be in place by the end of the year 
Revised layout sought for proposed County Roscommon battery storage facility

Revised layout sought for proposed County Roscommon battery storage facility

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Roscommon County Council is seeking a revised layout of the development from the applicant.
Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Trad Session, School Football

Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Trad Session, School Football

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea
Local Notes: Basketball Play Offs, Golf Lotto, Bereavements

Local Notes: Basketball Play Offs, Golf Lotto, Bereavements

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea
Motorists advised of week-long County Roscommon road closure

Motorists advised of week-long County Roscommon road closure

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

The road closure will run from Monday, January 12th to Friday, January 16th
Several secondary and local roads across county in treacherous condition

Several secondary and local roads across county in treacherous condition

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Motorists warning of some treacherous road conditions 
Local Notes: Biography launched, AGM details and SVP collection 

Local Notes: Biography launched, AGM details and SVP collection 

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

The news from Castlerea, Castleplunkett/Kilmurry and Williamstown. 
Major development planned for derelict building

Major development planned for derelict building

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Built in 1908, Hanly Hall originally served as a national school
€115,000 funding to transform former Scouts Den into arts and music space

€115,000 funding to transform former Scouts Den into arts and music space

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

The funding has been provided by the Department of Culture and Roscommon County Council
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen in early hours of New Year's Day

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after serious assault in Ballaghaderreen in early hours of New Year's Day

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in hospital
Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Night of Drama, Tractor and Truck drive 

Local Notes: Golf Lotto, Night of Drama, Tractor and Truck drive 

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Latest News in Castlerea, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry, Ballymoe, Ballintubber, Keadue, Arigna, Ballyfarnon, Frenchpark, Tulsk
Works on historic County Roscommon walled garden planned

Works on historic County Roscommon walled garden planned

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

An orchard had been in existence since the 1800s
A trip to Trien for a Christmas tree

A trip to Trien for a Christmas tree

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Tell-tale sign was that the tree sat a good seven foot out the back of the boot of the Granada
ESB issues safety reminder after local power outage yesterday

ESB working to restore power to customers in the county

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

The ESB is working on restoring power to more than 40 customers in the county. According to the Powercheck website, there are 41 customers in the Ballindrimley area of Castlerea without electricity since just after 11 last night.
Car stopped by Roscommon Gardaí 'came with none of the seasonal essentials'

Car stopped by Roscommon Gardaí 'came with none of the seasonal essentials'

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

The vehicle was seized, and proceeding have commenced
WATCH: Illuminated tractor run in Castlerea a great success

WATCH: Illuminated tractor run in Castlerea a great success

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Lights galore as town is lit up by a parade of tractors
Integrated hub enhancing cardiac care for patients across County Roscommon 

Integrated hub enhancing cardiac care for patients across County Roscommon 

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

The hub delivers  cardiac care closer to patients in their own communities
Elderly woman hospitalised following County Roscommon road traffic collision

Elderly woman hospitalised following County Roscommon road traffic collision

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

A section of the road was closed but is now open
Football rivalries of Roscommon, Mayo and Galway put aside for spectacular wedding

Football rivalries of Roscommon, Mayo and Galway put aside for spectacular wedding

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

The bride wore a stunning dress handmade by her mother Pamela
WATCH: Castlerea Brass and Reed Band bringing music to the streets

WATCH: Castlerea Brass and Reed Band bringing music to the streets

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Watch as the band take to the streets of Castlerea
Roscommon councillor hits out at ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding on trains as  '80-100 people left standing'

Roscommon councillor hits out at ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding on trains as  '80-100 people left standing'

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

'There were some people sitting on the floor, sitting in the bicycle rack. It’s not acceptable.'
O’Rourke nominated for prestigious RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award

O’Rourke nominated for prestigious RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Other nominees include Rory McIlroy, David Clifford, Kate O'Connor and Troy Parrott.
Roscommon builders merchants scoop regional award

Roscommon builders merchants scoop regional award

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

The business has been in the family for four generations

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