Teamwork and precision key for Sheep Dog Trials Teamwork, precision and a keen eye for stray sheep was the aim of the game this week in Lisbrock, Brideswell, Co Roscommon for the 2025 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials. Regional • 10 Aug
Teamwork and precision key for Sheep Dog Trials Teamwork, precision and a keen eye for stray sheep was the aim of the game this week in Lisbrock, Brideswell, Co Roscommon for the 2025 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials. Regional • 10 Aug
Man dies in house fire in Co Roscommon A man has died in a fire at a house in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon. Connacht • 19 Jun
Man dies in house fire in Co Roscommon A man has died in a fire at a house in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon. Connacht • 19 Jun
Court told death of young man in road crash 'avoidable' The family of a young man killed in a road crash in Co Roscommon last year have said that his death would have been "completely avoidable" if the owner and driver of the articulated truck that his car collided with acted responsibly as a road user. Connacht • 19 Jun
Court told death of young man in road crash 'avoidable' The family of a young man killed in a road crash in Co Roscommon last year have said that his death would have been "completely avoidable" if the owner and driver of the articulated truck that his car collided with acted responsibly as a road user. Connacht • 19 Jun
48 new jobs in Ballaghaderreen - Griffdon Engineering Griffdon Engineering, a family-run electrical engineering company, is to create 48 new jobs at its headquarters in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon Business • 10 Jun
48 new jobs in Ballaghaderreen - Griffdon Engineering Griffdon Engineering, a family-run electrical engineering company, is to create 48 new jobs at its headquarters in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon Business • 10 Jun
'This can happen to you' - woman injured in road crash Méabh White has just finished her second year of pharmacy studies, almost a decade after she suffered severe injuries in a car collision. Munster • 29 May
'This can happen to you' - woman injured in road crash Méabh White has just finished her second year of pharmacy studies, almost a decade after she suffered severe injuries in a car collision. Munster • 29 May
Public works will 'break this town'- Co Roscommon traders For five weeks, concerned traders and residents in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon have been holding daily protests in the Town Square. Connacht • 13 Apr
Public works will 'break this town'- Co Roscommon traders For five weeks, concerned traders and residents in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon have been holding daily protests in the Town Square. Connacht • 13 Apr
Roscommon Fire Service battling blazes during warm spell Wildfires are impacting areas of west Roscommon with fire services battling a number of blazes in recent days. Connacht • 10 Apr
Roscommon Fire Service battling blazes during warm spell Wildfires are impacting areas of west Roscommon with fire services battling a number of blazes in recent days. Connacht • 10 Apr
Pumping system switched on at Roscommon lake Residents near Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon say they are relieved that an interim pumping system is now operational. Connacht • 28 Mar
Pumping system switched on at Roscommon lake Residents near Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon say they are relieved that an interim pumping system is now operational. Connacht • 28 Mar
Flying the flag - from Roscommon to Australia on a bike There will be no shortage of Irish flags on display around the world this weekend for the St Patrick's Day festivities. Ireland • 15 Mar
Flying the flag - from Roscommon to Australia on a bike There will be no shortage of Irish flags on display around the world this weekend for the St Patrick's Day festivities. Ireland • 15 Mar
Week-long boil water notice for Castlerea area lifted A boil water notice in place for a week in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, has been lifted following satisfactory water sampling results. Connacht • 31 Jan
Week-long boil water notice for Castlerea area lifted A boil water notice in place for a week in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, has been lifted following satisfactory water sampling results. Connacht • 31 Jan
HSE takes over Roscommon nursing home after many breaches The Health Service Executive has taken over the running of a nursing home in Co Roscommon, after concerns were raised about the manner in which the facility was being operated. Connacht • 09 Jan
HSE takes over Roscommon nursing home after many breaches The Health Service Executive has taken over the running of a nursing home in Co Roscommon, after concerns were raised about the manner in which the facility was being operated. Connacht • 09 Jan
Murder investigation into woman's death in Co Roscommon A murder investigation is under way into the death of a woman whose body was found in a field in Co Roscommon yesterday. Ireland • 01 Jan
Murder investigation into woman's death in Co Roscommon A murder investigation is under way into the death of a woman whose body was found in a field in Co Roscommon yesterday. Ireland • 01 Jan
Man jailed for over 11 years for abuse of three cousins A 59-year-old man has been jailed for 11 and a half years for the assault and rape of his three young cousins, 27 years after he made admissions to gardaí. Courts • 17 Dec 24
Man jailed for over 11 years for abuse of three cousins A 59-year-old man has been jailed for 11 and a half years for the assault and rape of his three young cousins, 27 years after he made admissions to gardaí. Courts • 17 Dec 24
Cut above the rest: Roscommon barber closes shop Well-known Roscommon barber Paddy Joe Burke is to hang up his scissors after 52 years in business. Connacht • 23 Oct 24
Cut above the rest: Roscommon barber closes shop Well-known Roscommon barber Paddy Joe Burke is to hang up his scissors after 52 years in business. Connacht • 23 Oct 24
Co Roscommon man completes charity walk on 90th birthday A Co Roscommon man has marked his 90th birthday by completing a 165km fundraising walk along the National Famine Way. Ireland • 15 Oct 24
Co Roscommon man completes charity walk on 90th birthday A Co Roscommon man has marked his 90th birthday by completing a 165km fundraising walk along the National Famine Way. Ireland • 15 Oct 24
Psychiatric Nurses Association end industrial action The Psychiatric Nurses Association has lifted its industrial action in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon following the resolution of issues relating to the recruitment of all new graduate psychiatric nurses in these counties. News • 07 Oct 24
Psychiatric Nurses Association end industrial action The Psychiatric Nurses Association has lifted its industrial action in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon following the resolution of issues relating to the recruitment of all new graduate psychiatric nurses in these counties. News • 07 Oct 24
Psychiatric nurses' action in Mayo, Galway, Roscommon The Psychiatric Nurses' Association has begun targeted industrial action in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in a dispute over staff shortages. Connacht • 17 Sep 24
Psychiatric nurses' action in Mayo, Galway, Roscommon The Psychiatric Nurses' Association has begun targeted industrial action in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in a dispute over staff shortages. Connacht • 17 Sep 24
Nathan Carter takes to the stage at Castlerea Prison Country and Irish singer Nathan Carter has taken to the stage in Castlerea Prison for a special fundraising concert for staff and invited guests. Connacht • 11 Jul 24
Nathan Carter takes to the stage at Castlerea Prison Country and Irish singer Nathan Carter has taken to the stage in Castlerea Prison for a special fundraising concert for staff and invited guests. Connacht • 11 Jul 24
Harris meets Lough Funshinagh residents hit by flooding The Taoiseach Simon Harris has met residents affected by flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon. Connacht • 20 May 24
Harris meets Lough Funshinagh residents hit by flooding The Taoiseach Simon Harris has met residents affected by flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon. Connacht • 20 May 24
Candidates urged not to hang election campaign posters Candidates in the upcoming local elections have been asked not to put up posters in Roscommon town during their campaigns. Connacht • 05 Apr 24
Candidates urged not to hang election campaign posters Candidates in the upcoming local elections have been asked not to put up posters in Roscommon town during their campaigns. Connacht • 05 Apr 24
Man dies after crash between car and lorry in Roscommon A man in his 20s has died following a crash between a car and a lorry in Co Roscommon. Connacht • 28 Mar 24
Man dies after crash between car and lorry in Roscommon A man in his 20s has died following a crash between a car and a lorry in Co Roscommon. Connacht • 28 Mar 24
Rare white-tailed eagle found dead in Co Roscommon The National Parks and National Parks Service (NPWS) has launched an investigation following the recent discovery of a dead white-tailed eagle near Cranberry Lough in south Roscommon and is appealing to the public for any information that might help. Connacht • 15 Mar 24
Rare white-tailed eagle found dead in Co Roscommon The National Parks and National Parks Service (NPWS) has launched an investigation following the recent discovery of a dead white-tailed eagle near Cranberry Lough in south Roscommon and is appealing to the public for any information that might help. Connacht • 15 Mar 24
Roscommon couple devastated over road closure by home An elderly couple in Co Roscommon have said that they are devastated after being told the road outside their home is going to be closed on Monday to facilitate flood relief protection measures. Connacht • 19 Feb 24
Roscommon couple devastated over road closure by home An elderly couple in Co Roscommon have said that they are devastated after being told the road outside their home is going to be closed on Monday to facilitate flood relief protection measures. Connacht • 19 Feb 24
Former FG TD John Connor dies in Roscommon crash Tributes have been paid to former Fine Gael TD, senator and county councillor John Connor, who died yesterday in a single-vehicle crash. Connacht • 28 Jan 24
Former FG TD John Connor dies in Roscommon crash Tributes have been paid to former Fine Gael TD, senator and county councillor John Connor, who died yesterday in a single-vehicle crash. Connacht • 28 Jan 24
Irish family pleads as father held in Iraq prison An Australian man, who is married to an Irish woman, has spent 1,000 days in an Iraqi jail in what the UN has described as an "arbitrary detention". Ireland • 03 Jan 24
Irish family pleads as father held in Iraq prison An Australian man, who is married to an Irish woman, has spent 1,000 days in an Iraqi jail in what the UN has described as an "arbitrary detention". Ireland • 03 Jan 24
