Monksland will be getting into the festive spirit this evening as its Christmas lights will be switched on. The South Roscommon community’s annual tree lighting ceremony will take place this evening, Friday December 5th at 6.

Founded just a few years ago, the company has quickly grown into a high-tech employer

Recent traffic issues in Monksland were raised at this morning's meeting of the Athlone Municipal District.

The council has unanimously approved plans for a new community hub in the county. At a meeting of Athlone Municipal District this morning, South Roscommon councillors approved planning permission for the Monksland Community Hub project.

A three vehicle collision took place in the county this morning. Athlone Gardaí received a report of the three-vehicle road traffic collision at Monksland Village at around 10:00am. The incident involved a truck and two cars.

Every year, around 3,600 women and approximately 30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland

A pharmaceutical giant operating in the county has declined to comment on reports of job losses in Roscommon. Yesterday, the Westmeath Independent reported that Novo Nordisk is making approximately 75 workers redundant at its Monksland facility.

The tailbacks were between two and three kilometres on Thursday morning

A man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident

A man was arrested this afternoon in the county and a Garda was injured while responding to the incident.

In 2023, the Danish firm purchased Alkermes’ Monksland facility for $92.5m

The new roadworks are within a kilometre of the roadworks already in place since May

Three of the producers picked up awards at last year's finals. 

The clubhouse, which is safe and secure, has a sensory room, an occupational therapy space, as well as equipment for play

Anyone living with or caring for someone with multiple sclerosis is welcome to come join them for a coffee and chat

They took home the gold medal yesterday

A group selling raffle tickets is falsely claiming to be acting on behalf of the club

The new Cathaoirleach of the Athlone Municipal District is Fine Gael councillor Domnick Connolly. He was elected at this morning’s AGM held in the council chamber.

A decision on the development is due next month

The announcement was made this morning 

The remarks where made during a discussion on the controversial plans for an IPAS centre in Roscommon Town

They were found near an area which has many bogholes, some up to 12 foot deep

The 51 house development is set to be completed in late 2026 or early 2027

She sued over her care around the time of her birth at the Dublin Hospital

A search of a residential property in the county was carried out on Wednesday

This year would have been its 10th year in business 

Roscommon county councillors agreed at their Christmas meeting to dispose of 0. 21 hectares (0. 52 acres) of land at Monksland, for €100,000 for the purpose of residential development.

There are plans to develop a new pharma facility of “major strategic value” to the area

It's a busy time for Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves!

Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney, 55, as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the retirement home

All are welcome to attend

The developers lodged the appeal on December 15th

Affected residents are being advised to allow three to four hours for supply to fully return

The MD was recognised for  her commitment to the growth and success of the business.

The plans involve developing a state-of-the-art visitor attraction and learning experience

Planning permission has been sought for a state-of-the-art visitor attraction in Monksland

All of the properties have been delivered by Roscommon County Council’s Housing Department.

The phrase “creating history” is often overused, but it is hard to deny that those two words perfectly encapsulate the achievements of St. Joseph’s FC.

The case was due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála by yesterday, April 29th 2024

A decision had been expected today on the appeal against a planning refusal for a new supermarket in the county.

Esker House provides temporary safe accommodation for women and their children

The importance of animal welfare will be promoted along with showcasing cats and kittens seeking their loving forever homes

A sinkhole developed on a footpath and cycleway in the county over the weekend. Yesterday, concerned locals highlighted on the Monksland Discussion Page on Facebook that a sinkhole had appeared at the Cross River at Summerhill/Coláiste Chiaráin.