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Local Notes: Charity run, soccer camp and village fun day

Local Notes: Charity run, soccer camp and village fun day

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

News from Boyle and Keadue/Arigna/Ballyfarnon. 
County Roscommon swimmer part of Irish team for this week’s World Aquatics Championships

County Roscommon swimmer part of Irish team for this week’s World Aquatics Championships

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

The Irish team contains Olympic medalists Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry for the championships, which get underway on Sunday
Upcoming MS Ireland Coffee Mornings in County Roscommon

Upcoming MS Ireland Coffee Mornings in County Roscommon

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Anyone living with or caring for someone with multiple sclerosis is welcome to come join them for a coffee and chat
Ex-miners recall ‘best days of their lives’ despite facing many risks and rats

Ex-miners recall ‘best days of their lives’ despite facing many risks and rats

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

It has been 35 years since the men and machines stopped working in the mines,
Stunning miners mural unveiled in Arigna to mark special anniversary

Stunning miners mural unveiled in Arigna to mark special anniversary

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

The new mural coincides with a special festival celebrating the area's rich mining heritage
Festival to celebrate rich heritage of Arigna mines to get underway

Festival to celebrate rich heritage of Arigna mines to get underway

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

This four day festival promises to be one for all the family
County Roscommon swimmer makes Irish team for World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

County Roscommon swimmer makes Irish team for World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Olympic medalists Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry are also part of the 12-strong national team
Appealed lodged over planning approval for County Roscommon battery energy storage facility

Appealed lodged over planning approval for County Roscommon battery energy storage facility

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The development on a 1.6 hectares site would include the installation of 56 battery containers
Battery energy storage system gets go ahead in County Roscommon

Battery energy storage system gets go ahead in County Roscommon

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Permission is also being sought for a similar but unrelated development in another part of the county
Three Roscommon farmers contribute to new book on sustainable farming

Three Roscommon farmers contribute to new book on sustainable farming

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

There are contributions from more than 50 Irish farmers
‘I have seen things I never thought I’d ever see’ - Arigna man’s incredible journey continues

‘I have seen things I never thought I’d ever see’ - Arigna man’s incredible journey continues

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

A young Roscomon man cycling from Ireland to Australia has raised thousands for two local charities
Truck goes off the road in County Roscommon

Truck goes off the road in County Roscommon

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

The incident occurred on a narrow stretch of road.
County Roscommon foodstore and deli announces closure decision

County Roscommon foodstore and deli announces closure decision

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

“Ever increasing cost of doing business” contributes to closure decision
Fine Gael selects its two General Election candidates to run in Roscommon-Galway 

Fine Gael selects its two General Election candidates to run in Roscommon-Galway 

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The two candidates were selected at a party convention in Roscommon Town tonight
Man (20s) dies, woman (50s) and child seriously injured in Roscommon crash

Man (20s) dies, woman (50s) and child seriously injured in Roscommon crash

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

A male driver (20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene
Gardaí investigate break-in at Roscommon pub

Man dies in two vehicle road traffic collision in County Roscommon

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses
New project to record experiences of Arigna miners

New project to record experiences of Arigna miners

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

The project is being funded by The Department of Rural & Community Development
New priest announced for County Roscommon Parish

New priest announced for County Roscommon Parish

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

His predecessor retired recently
County Roscommon property listed among Ireland’s ‘100 great places to stay’

County Roscommon property listed among Ireland’s ‘100 great places to stay’

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

"Delightful" welcome awaits
Local Notes: Adrian completes London marathon, musical society concert and Fitkids outdoor fun

Local Notes: Adrian completes London marathon, musical society concert and Fitkids outdoor fun

Sat, 04 May, 2024

All the latest news from Boyle, Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan and Keadue/Arigna/Ballyfarnon/Kilronan
Funding to upgrade walking and hiking trails in County Roscommon announced

Funding to upgrade walking and hiking trails in County Roscommon announced

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

The funding for the trails was announced this morning
History made as Dermot Earley Bursary winners are announced

History made as Dermot Earley Bursary winners are announced

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

The first non-GAA recipient of a Dermot Earley Bursary is named.
Roscommon nurse sets out on epic cycle to Australia

Roscommon nurse sets out on epic cycle to Australia

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Fergal will cover 23,000km during the ‘Rossie to Aussie’ challenge in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
Night of nostalgia in store at Arigna Miners’ reunion event

Night of nostalgia in store at Arigna Miners’ reunion event

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Proceeds from the night will go to the North West Stop charity
Arigna Miners' reunion event promises special night of nostalgia

Arigna Miners' reunion event promises special night of nostalgia

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Tickets for the event are currently on sale locally
Arigna man seeks support in a bid to help friends escape war torn Gaza

Arigna man seeks support in a bid to help friends escape war torn Gaza

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

A young Arigna man has issued an urgent appeal for support in a bid to help his friends escape war torn Gaza.
Concern over plans for Battery Energy Storage System in County Roscommon

Concern over plans for Battery Energy Storage System in County Roscommon

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

A site notice was erected last December and a notice published in a national newspaper
Wind farm fund giving groups a helping hand in North Roscommon

Wind farm fund giving groups a helping hand in North Roscommon

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Community groups from Ballyfarnon, Geevagh, Keadue and Arigna were invited to attend a  meeting to discuss multi-annual grant awards and community legacy projects for the area.
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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