Roscommon Man Celebrates Six Months Alcohol-Free Recovery
A Roscommon man shares his journey to sobriety after years of battling alcoholism, including a life-threatening hospitalisation. He credits support networks and reflects on the...
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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...
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'...
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.
Local Pride Parades Highlight Progress in West Ireland
The conversation discusses the impact of pride parades in rural areas of the west of Ireland, highlighting progress in visibility and acceptance over the past decade. The host...
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...
Deaths & Tributes
All deaths →Leitrim actor who starred in Calvary, The Guard and The Banshees of Inisherin passes away
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Court Reports
All court cases →15 May
Cage 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...
Summary on localnews.ie06 MayJudge 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 Practice Directions and Rules...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprShane McDonnell
Shane McDonnell damaged a glass panel on a front door belonging to John Kearns at a christening party on October 17, 2021, when he had consumed too much alcohol. The defendant paid compensation of €500 into...
Summary on localnews.ie19 MarGarda 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. Silver's legal team contends that...
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Planning application received: Permission to refurbish existing house to include alterations to elevations, to demolish existing re
Anna Monks — Clooncan, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, F45 EN80.. Permission to refurbish existing house to include alterations to elevations, to demolish existing re...
Planning application received: Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and
Patrick Donnelly — Ballybrogan, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon.. Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and...
Planning application received: Permission for development at
Farm Relief Services Co-Op — Carrick Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.. Permission for development at...
Planning application received: Permission is sought for Grid System Services Limited, applying for a 10-year permission to develop
Grid System Services Ltd NA — Ballyoughter Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon. Permission is sought for Grid System Services Limited, applying for a 10-year permission to develop ...
Planning application received: Permission for material change of use from Residential to Commercial Tourist Let (for the purpose of
Benny's Deli Ltd., — 4 Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.. Permission for material change of use from Residential to Commercial Tourist Let (for the purpose of...
Planning application received: Permission for a change of use of previously permitted (under PD/19441) ancillary living accommodat
Michael O Hanlon — Newtowncarbury Athlone Co. Roscommon N37 EE72. Permission for a change of use of previously permitted (under PD/19441) ancillary living accommodat...
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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...
Michael Fitzmaurice TD spoke in the Dáil: Impact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)
Michael Fitzmaurice TD (Independent Ireland, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Impact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Martin Daly TD spoke in the Dáil: Cabinet Committees
Martin Daly TD (Fianna Fáil, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the question on “Cabinet Committees”.
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; the projected timelines...
Crime & Gardaí
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
1 storyParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
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...
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
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Strokestown
Planning application received: Permission to demolish front porch and extension to rear of dwelling house and to erect n
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French Park
Planning application received: Permission to construct new gym facility, together with all associated site works at
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Elphin
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Ballaghaderreen
Planning application received: Permission is sought for Grid System Services Limited, applying for a 10-year permission
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Kiltoom
Planning conditional: Permission for proposed extension and alterations to the existing dwelling house to include, const
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Lecarrow
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