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River restoration work on Hind River to improve salmon habitat

Inland Fisheries Ireland wants to restore a stretch of the Hind River by planting native trees, creating holding pools, installing livestock drinkers, and adding gravel to improve the riverbed for salmon spawning. The work is spread across several townlands in Co. Roscommon and aims to make the habitat better for fish

Renovation and extension of two-storey dwelling with new septic tank

Matthew Lauren Jones wants to renovate and extend his two-storey house at Lisdaly, Croghan. The work includes removing the damaged roof and rear walls, rebuilding them in an extended area, replacing a crumbling side extension, rebuilding the porch, and installing a new septic tank system along with driveway and fencing

New house and garage with wastewater treatment system

Paul Brooks has been given the go-ahead to build a new house and garage at Culliagharny, near Ballinasloe, along with an effluent treatment system to handle wastewater. The decision came through in May 2026, though there are conditions attached that he'll need to meet.

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Ireland Women's Football Team Eyes World Cup Finals Spot in Prague

The Irish women's football team is playing a crucial World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Prague today, with kickoff at 7:45 PM. A win would bring them within two victorie

Clanagal leads St. Barry's in Roscommon junior A final

St. Barry's and Clanagal are competing in the Roscommon GAA junior A football championship final at Dr. Hyde Park. At the 15-minute mark of the first half, Clanagal leads 1-2 to 0-

Ireland Women's Football Team Faces Czech Republic in World Cup Qualifier

Ireland's women's football team is playing Czech Republic in Prague today in a crucial World Cup qualifier. A win would bring Ireland two victories away from qualifying for the FIF

Roscommon Junior A Football Final: Clanegale vs St. Barry's

Live coverage of the Roscommon Junior A Football Championship final at Dr. Hyde Park in Roscommon between Clanegale and St. Barry's. At the 15-minute mark of the first half, Claneg

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Local woman crowned Roscommon Rose 2024

A woman from Kiltoomas has been elected Roscommon Rose 2024 and will represent the county at the Rose of Tralee festival in August. She credits her involvement with local drama gro

Kiltooms woman crowned Roscommon Rose 2024

A woman from Kiltooms has been selected as the Roscommon Rose 2024. She will represent County Roscommon at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August. The winner was surprised to have e

Prague's Irish Pub Scene Thriving Amid Women's Football Qualifier

Irish supporters traveling to Prague for the women's football qualifier are experiencing a vibrant pub culture, though prices in Irish-themed establishments have increased to capit

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Home heating efficiency tips to cut energy bills this winter

Ted Loverty from online tradesman.ie discusses practical, low-cost actions homeowners can take to reduce heating bills without major expenditure. Key advice includes adjusting ther

Developer reflects on risk of entering business in 1997

A local business owner discusses their decision to leave a permanent job in 1997 to start their own venture, describing it as a big risk that ultimately paid off. They emphasize th

Local developer on Celtic Tiger boom and 2008 crash impact

A Roscommon business owner provides firsthand account of the economic boom that began around 2000-2001 and the sudden collapse in 2007-2008. They describe the frantic development a

Roscommon entrepreneur launches gin range after COVID sobriety journey

A returned emigrant who gave up alcohol during South African COVID lockdowns has launched Shaker & Co, a range of premium gin and tonic mixes. The company, established in 2023 with

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Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.

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