Around the County
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Prince Charles to visit Sligo this summer
Prince Charles is due to visit Sligo later this year. It is expected an official announcement will be made in the…
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Cyclist finds motorist in drain
A motorist is recovering in Sligo Regional Hospital after being found in a drain by a cyclist on Sunday. The…
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Large gorse fire outside Castlerea
Fire brigade units have extinguished a large gorse fire this evening outside Castlerea. Units from Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea and Ballyhaunis fought…
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Armed raid in Knockcroghery
An armed raid took place this afternoon at Knockcroghery Post Office in South Roscommon. A man brandishing a knife got…
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Knock to Gran Canaria discontinued
There will be no flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands this summer. The…
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Guns and drugs found in Athlone
A man is due before Mullingar District Court following the discovery of drugs and guns in Athlone. The 24 year…
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Aurivo post increased profit
Aurivo formerly known as Connacht Gold has posted a 70% increase in operating profits. The company with a plant in…
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Wind Farm work to commence
Coillte have said that work on the controversial wind farm on Sliabh Ban mountain is due to commence before this…
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Ten years for Mayo manslaughter
An “accomplished boxer” with a Roscommon address has been sentenced to ten years in prison, with the final two suspended,…
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27% increase in Roscommon Planning
Good news for the construction sector in Roscommon with a report this morning that shows planning applications are up 27%…
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N5 closed following car crash
The main N5 Ballaghaderreen to Castlebar road remains closed Sunday morning following a a fatal car crash yesterday. The single…
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Roscommon CBS in All Ireland today
Roscommon CBS will take to the field in Croke Park at 3.15pm today when they compete in the Masita Post…
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Further charge for ex Sligo footballer
Garda Brendan Phillips (34), who is alleged to have taken €450 in fraudulent bank machine withdrawals, had the case against…
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Ballinlough man is Macra President
Roscommon man Sean Finan from Ballinlough has been elected as the 35th National President of Macra na Feirme. The election count…
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Ploughing Championships on Sunday
The weather looks promising for Sunday’s County Roscommon Ploughing Championships. The event will take place on the lands of Tommy…
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Busy Easter weekend in the county
A busy Easter weekend lies ahead in County Roscommon. Fleadh Cheoil Chontae Roscomain takes place in Elphin on Saturday, Sunday…
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196 county women travel for abortions
It has emerged that 196 women from County Roscommon travelled to the UK for abortions in the last six years.…
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Knock-Gatwick flight cancelled
Low cloud base has resulted in this afternoon’s Aer Lingus flight from Knock to Gatwick being cancelled. The inbound flight,…
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Civic Reception in Roscommon today
A Civic Reception will take place today in Roscommon today to honour Community Games, Scor na Nog and notable others. Organised…
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Dunnes strike to hit Roscommon
Dunnes Stores in Roscommon town will be among the 107 stores in the company that will be affected by Thursday’s…
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