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Oscar winner has strong local connections

Oscar winner has strong local connections

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

She made history by becoming the first Irish woman to win the Academy award for best actress
Teresa marks 25th anniversary of lifesaving kidney transplant with major fundraiser

Teresa marks 25th anniversary of lifesaving kidney transplant with major fundraiser

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

The fundraiser will be held tonight Saturday, March 14th
Popular postman makes his last delivery

Popular postman makes his last delivery

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Thirty years of dedicated service honoured
Local Notes: Clothes Collection, Community Choir, Scór

Local Notes: Clothes Collection, Community Choir, Scór

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Croghan, Drumlion, Cortober, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry, Keadue, Arigna, Ballyfarnon, Williamstown, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rahara
Local Notes: Roscommon Stars, Lourdes, Pilates

Local Notes: Roscommon Stars, Lourdes, Pilates

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Cloonfad, Kilbride, Keadue, Arigna, Ballyfarnon, Cootehall, Crossna, Drumboylan, Williamstown, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rahara
Local Notes: Chair Yoga, Line Dancing, Fantasy Football

Local Notes: Chair Yoga, Line Dancing, Fantasy Football

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Frenchpark, Roosky, Kilglass, Williamstown
Relic of teenage saint to go on display in local churches

Large crowds turn out at local churches to view relics of teenage saint

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

The 15-year-old was canonised last September
Local Notes: Faith and Fun Club, Shooting Stars, Wedding Bells

Local Notes: Faith and Fun Club, Shooting Stars, Wedding Bells

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Latest News in Croghan, Drumlion, Cortober, Castleplunkett, Kilmurry, Williamstown, Glenamaddy, Kilkerin, Clonberne
Relic of teenage saint to go on display in local churches

Relic of teenage saint to go on display in local churches

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

The 15-year-old became the Catholic Church’s new saint last September
Oscar nominee has strong local connections

Oscar nominee has strong local connections

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

The Oscars take place in Hollywood in mid-March
Local Notes: Night of Drama, Magazine Success, Athlone Rally

Local Notes: Night of Drama, Magazine Success, Athlone Rally

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Latest News in Castleplunkett, Kilmurry, Williamstown, Cloonfad
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. 
Local Notes:Christmas Lights, New Crib, Clonberne Yearbook

Local Notes:Christmas Lights, New Crib, Clonberne Yearbook

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Latest News in Ballymoe, Ballintubber, Williamstown, Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin, Clonberne
More than 1,000 homes in County Roscommon and surrounding areas still without power since Friday

More than 1,000 homes in County Roscommon and surrounding areas still without power since Friday

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

There are also several local roads still impassable due to flooding
Local Notes: Community Games, biography launch and GAA lotto

Local Notes: Community Games, biography launch and GAA lotto

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The news from Strokestown, Roosky/Slatta/Kilglass, Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan, Williamstown, Knockroghery/Rahara/Lecarrow and Ballinlough/Granlahan. 
Local Notes: Donnellan Cup, Pride of Place and mass times

Local Notes: Donnellan Cup, Pride of Place and mass times

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

The news from Williamstown, Glinsk/Creggs, Cloonfad and Ballinlough/Granlahan. 
Local Notes: Cemetery masses, social dancing and heritage activities

Local Notes: Cemetery masses, social dancing and heritage activities

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The news from Knockroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara, Ballymoe/Ballintubber, Castleplunkett/Kilmurry, Glinsk/Creggs and Williamstown.
End of an era as owners of popular local store retire from business

End of an era as owners of popular local store retire from business

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

New operators who are leasing the store have huge experience in the world of business
Emergency services at scene of bog fire

Emergency services at scene of bog fire

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Three units of the fire service are at the scene
County Roscommon road closed after lorry overturns

County Roscommon road closed after lorry overturns

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The incident occurred earlier this morning.
No injuries reported following fire at building in Williamstown

No injuries reported following fire at building in Williamstown

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

The scene is currently preserved for examination
Operation to remove overturned lorry to get underway

Operation to remove overturned lorry to get underway

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Motorists are urged to avoid the area this morning
Young driver seriously injured in collision passes away in hospital

Young driver seriously injured in collision passes away in hospital

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

A passenger in the car was taken to hospital with injuries sustained in the collision
Gardaí investigate another local break-in

Gardaí investigate another local break-in

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted
Historic Forestry Rally Champions title for local duo

Historic Forestry Rally Champions title for local duo

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

A local duo have been crowned Historic Forestry Rally Champions. Driver Walter Burke from Williamstown and navigator Bobby Cooper from Castlerea were recently crowned the 2024 Historic Forestry Rally Champions.
Action group to meet with HSE to address GP crisis in local town

Action group to meet with HSE to address GP crisis in local town

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Williamstown could have no doctor from June 1st
Normal water supply returning for County Roscommon homes and businesses

Normal water supply returning for County Roscommon homes and businesses

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

An electrical fault at the water treatment plant had impacted water production.
County Roscommon homes and businesses hit with water outages

County Roscommon homes and businesses hit with water outages

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Crews are on the ground working to restore supplies
Local Notes: Launch of songs and stories in South Roscommon

Local Notes: Launch of songs and stories in South Roscommon

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Glinsk/Creggs Group Water Scheme was among the winners in the 2023 Group Water Scheme Excellence Awards

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