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A picture of Barrack Street in Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon

Man charged in connection with Roscommon death

A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in his 30s who sustained serious injuries following an alleged assault in Co Roscommon on New Year's Day.

Connacht • 04 Jan

Man, 30s, critical after serious assault in Co Roscommon

A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious assault in Co Roscommon yesterday morning.

Ireland • 03 Jan

Three hot air balloons in the skies above Lough Key Forest Park

Watch: Balloon spectacle in Co Roscommon skies

The longest hot air balloon championship in the world has been taking place in the skies over Boyle, Co Roscommon this week.

Connacht • 25 Sep 25

A sheepdog looks up as it is rubbed by its owner in a field

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 25

Emergency services at the scene in Frenchpark, Roscommon

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 25

Rian Sheridan was on his way home from football training when he died

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 25

Griffdon Engineering already employs 350 people

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 25

Méabh White was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in 2016

'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 25

Residents and traders in Ballaghaderreen have concerns about the loss of parking as a result of the work

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 25

A member of Roscommon Fire Service working to extinguish a blaze

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 25

OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran who officially switched on the pump today said it was a significant day for the community who had endured years of flooding.

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 25

Fergal Guihen has travelled through 20 countries so far as he cycles from Roscommon to Australia

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 25

The notice was initially issued on 26 January, due to disinfection issues in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn

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 25

The HSE has taken over the operation of Fearna Manor near Castlerea (Stock image)

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 25

Mirjana Pap had been reported missing at the weekend

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 25

Gretta Conlon speaking outside the court

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

Paddy Joe Burke with his final customer Martin Mulhern

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

Jim Callery with his sisters Nanette Callery and Eileen O'Connell

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

The action was in the form of a work-to-rule by nurses (File image)

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

The PNA has accused the HSE of refusing to recruit all new graduate psychiatric nurses

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 warming up with his band before their performance in Castlerea Prison

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

One of the houses affected by flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon (file photo)

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

Roscommon Town has been nominated to take part in Ireland's Best Kept Town competition

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

The man was pronounced dead at Portiuncula University Hospital (file photo)

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

White-tailed eagles are a rare and endangered species (file photo)

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