Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Transport: Tax Credits
Asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 24 June 2026, given motor tax is not a self-assessment tax, could the Minister address a case...
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Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme, including proposed...
Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
By Fiona Magennis A Brazilian brothel-keeper who ran a network across rural Ireland, laundered �800,000 of the proceeds in various bank accounts and was found in possession of...
Martin Daly TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Martin Daly TD (Fianna Fáil, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Strokestown assault conviction overturned by High Court
by Paul Neilan A former Garda who was found guilty of assaulting a security man during the Strokestown repossession case in in 2018 has had his conviction quashed by the High...
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees
Asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet.
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Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
By Fiona Magennis A Brazilian brothel-keeper who ran a network across rural Ireland, laundered �800,000 of the proceeds in various bank accounts and was found in possession of child abuse material, has failed...
Summary on localnews.ie03 JulCage fighter convicted of Shannon murder gets hearing date for miscarriage of justice application
By Fiona Magennis The Court of Appeal has set a date in December to hear an application by a Polish cage fighter who is seeking to have his conviction for the murder of a 23-year-old man who was beaten...
Summary on localnews.ie30 JunStrokestown assault conviction overturned by High Court
by Paul Neilan A former Garda who was found guilty of assaulting a security man during the Strokestown repossession case in in 2018 has had his conviction quashed by the High Court. Kevin Taylor of Ardnacassa...
Summary on localnews.ie15 MayCage fighter seeks to have murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice
A Polish cage fighter serving a life sentence for the 2014 murder of a 23-year-old man in Co Roscommon has brought proceedings before the Court of Appeal seeking to have his conviction declared a miscarriage...
Summary on localnews.ie08 MayUkrainian man left with serious head injury after unprovoked fire extinguisher attack
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment following a serious assault at a refugee accommodation centre in Dublin. The attack occurred on 31 March 2023 at Ballyogan...
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All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: Construction of a Dwelling House, On Site Wastewater Treatment System, access onto the public road a
Karol McGauran — Cuiltyshinnoge Td Kilmore Co Roscommon. Construction of a Dwelling House, On Site Wastewater Treatment System, access onto the public road a...
Retention of garage conversion to kitchen and bedroom extension with elevation changes
Joe Zara Beirne is seeking permission to keep changes made to a house in Ballymurray that were never formally approved. The work includes converting a garage into a kitchen, adding a bedroom extension to the rear, and making alterations to the outside of the building. He's asking the council to retrospectively...
Planning conditional: Permission to construct dwelling house with waste water treatment system and garage on site together
Cillian Costello & Sarah Gavin, — Moanvane, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon.. Permission to construct dwelling house with waste water treatment system and garage on site together...
Planning refused: Permission for the erection of a dwelling house with a sewerage treatment system and percolation are
Keith Murray — Cappahuse, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.. Permission for the erection of a dwelling house with a sewerage treatment system and percolation are...
Planning conditional: Permission for the provision of a new pedestrian access and Retention Permission for a two-door gara
James McGlynn, — Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon,. Permission for the provision of a new pedestrian access and Retention Permission for a two-door gara...
Planning application received: For Retention Permission and Permission for the following development: 1. Retention of a detached s
Avril Ahearn — Swallows Nest, Ardcarn, Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, F52 X560.. For Retention Permission and Permission for the following development: 1. Retention of a detached s...
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Claire Kerrane TD asked the Minister for Children: Childcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the roll-out of State-led childcare facilities; when the eight locations for this year will be...
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Social: Budget 2027
Asked the Minister for Social Protection if he expects the cost of disability payment to be introduced in Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools in counties Roscommon and Galway that are projected to lose a mainstream teaching post for the 2026/2027...
Claire Kerrane TD spoke in the Dáil: Forestry (Critical Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage
Claire Kerrane TD (Sinn Féin, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Forestry (Critical Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage”.
Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Housing: Rental Sector
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are any cases whereby HAP payments were reinstated or reimbursed to landlords during the Covid-19...
Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Transport: Rail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Roscommon train station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in...
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280 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Ukrainian man left with serious head injury after unprovoked fire extinguisher attack
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment following a serious assault at a refugee accommodation centre in Dublin. The attack occurred on 31...
Judge asks for information on allegation that garda photographed whistleblower in court
A High Court judge has requested information regarding an allegation that a senior garda photographed a whistleblower and three accompanying individuals inside a courtroom. The...
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Garda murderer claims psychiatric evidence contradicted legal test for insanity
Stephen Silver has appealed his conviction for the murder of Garda Colm Horkan, shot eleven times with his own service weapon in Castlerea, County Roscommon, on 17 June 2020....
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Judge emphasises importance of media following press exclusion from Garda whistleblower case
A High Court judge has underlined the significant role of media transparency following the Workplace Relations Commission's decision to exclude reporters from a hearing...
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Senior garda challenges media exclusion following disclosures regarding 'unsafe' gun holsters
A detective superintendent at the Garda National Technical Bureau has secured an expedited High Court hearing to challenge a decision by the Workplace Relations Commission to...
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Repeat offender hit same Aldi store seven times
A 40-year-old man from Castlerea, County Roscommon, has withdrawn an appeal against his 15-month custodial sentence imposed for a series of thefts from retail outlets. Owen...
GAA & Sport
4 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Roscommon Football Community Celebrates Connacht Final Hopes
Local residents reflect on Roscommon's passionate support for their football team ahead of the Connacht final, with community flags and enthusiasm reaching unprecedented levels....
Leitrim retain TG4 Connacht Intermediate with ruthless demolition of outclassed Roscommon
TG4 CONNACHT LGFA IFC FINAL: LEITRIM 4-18 ROSCOMMON 0-8 An imperious Leitrim banished the lingering memories of their defeat in the Division 4 Final when they simply demolished...
A tale of two halves as Leitrim left demoralised by Roscommon second string
ELECTRIC IRELAND CONNACHT MFC: ROSCOMMON 1-13 LEITRIM 0-2 A tough evening for football with strong winds and driving rain but for a young Leitrim team, Friday’s Electric Ireland...
Kiltubrid's Jack Foley to start for New York against Roscommon as Sligo name team to take on Leitrim
Connacht SFC: Kiltubrid's Jack Foley named as wing-back for Big Apple clash on Sunday evening The Roscommon jerseys will be very familiar but Kiltubrid and Leitrim star Jack...
Community & Events
2 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Local Residents Call for Pothole Police Force in Boyle
Residents in Boyle are highlighting the severe pothole problem on local roads, particularly near Kingsland Primary School. They are calling for a dedicated 'pothole police force'...
North Roscommon Council Highlights Progress and Castlery Swing Pool Reopens
Roscommon County Council officials highlight ongoing improvements in the north of the county, including new facilities in Boyle and Tulscan. Castlery Outdoor Swing Pool reopens...
Health
2 storiesHSE, hospital, GP and ambulance services.
Suicide Rates Highlight Men's Health Concerns in County Roscommon
County Roscommon saw 77 suicides during Men's Health Week, with 75% being male. Local health initiatives aim to address rising concerns through community support and awareness.
Leitrim children among 546 waiting for first contact from Child Disability Network Team (CDNT)
Figures from the HSE show that overall 8,648 children are waiting for first contact which is a reduction of the 9,363 children waiting for first contact at the end of 2025. HSE...
Roads & Traffic
1 storyClosures, disruption and road works.
Fixed-charge notices rise 3.4% in Slaidgolithrum and surrounding counties
Traffic enforcement data shows a 3.4% increase in fixed-charge notices issued across Slaidgolithrum, Roscommon, Longford, and Cavern Monaghan between January and May 2026. The...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
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Castlerea
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Boyle
Local Residents Call for Pothole Police Force in Boyle
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Strokestown
Planning application received: Permission to construct a two storey detached dwelling house and garage with wastewater t
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Elphin
Planning application received: Retention permission for: the placement of a mobile home on site for the benefit of const
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French Park
Permission for development which will consist of the construction of a single storey
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Ballaghaderreen
Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
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Kiltoom
Planning application received: Permission for the construction of a new, detached, single-storey dwelling house, domesti
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Lecarrow
Planning refused: Permission for construction of 3 no. one-bedroom self-catering glamping units for tourism accommodat
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