Around the County
All you need to know for Pope’s visit
On Sunday 26 August 2018, Pope Francis will make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, Queen…
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Resurfacing work to commence on N5
Resurfacing works are due to commence on a dangerous stretch of the N5 at the old GAA pitch in Strokestown…
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€46m spend by visitors in Roscommon
Overseas visitors (54,000) spent €27m in Roscommon last year while domestic visitors (130,000) spent €18m. The Independent.ie report says the…
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World Meeting of Families 2018 opens
An Opening Ceremony for the World Meeting of Families 2018 will take place simultaneously across all 26 Dioceses of Ireland…
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Family evening at Roscommon Races
This evening Monday August 20th is family evening at Roscommon Races. As well as fantastic Flat Racing, there will be…
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Roscommon Show on Saturday
The 47th annual Roscommon Show will take place on Saturday August 18th on Hannon’s Grounds, Athlone Road, Roscommon with a…
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Failed Maths? – Look to Sligo IT
Sligo IT has announced details of a solution to anyone who has failed Maths in the Leaving Cert. If you…
Read More » Leaving Cert results available today
57,000 students nationwide will receive their leaving Cert results today, including over 500 in County Roscommon. According to independent.ie “A breakdown…
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New supermarket in Roscommon
A new supermarket will open in Roscommon town this morning. The new Iceland store is located in the Retail Park…
Read More » Elphin diocese papal visit update
KNOCK Tickets for Papal Visit to Knock will be posted FROM tomorrow (Monday) to the postal address supplied at time…
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Secret Village Festival this weekend
The 6th annual “Secret Village” Festival takes place in Ballaghaderreen this weekend. Described by the organisers as the “Electric Picnic…
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86 dogs seized in Roscommon
Eighty six dogs, including 23 puppies were removed by ISPCA Inspectors from an unlicensed dog breeding establishment in County Roscommon…
Read More » Traffic management for Popes visit
Ahead of the historic visit by Pope Francis to Ireland West Airport on Sunday 26th August, Gardai have issued a traffic…
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Resumption of x-ray service at hospital
The walk in x-ray service at Roscommon University Hospital looks set to be up and running again by mid September.…
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Festivals aplenty over the weekend
A number of festivals are taking place around the county this weekend including the following: Keadue The annual O’Carolan Harp…
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Biggest ever drug seizure in Leitrim
Gardai have made one of the biggest drug seizures ever in County Leitrim. Cannabis resin with a street value of…
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Phase one of €15m IWAK upgrade
Work has recently been completed on phase 1 of Ireland West airports €15m facilities investment plan aimed at further improving…
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Bishop announces diocesan changes
Bishop Kevin Doran has made the following diocesan changes: Rev Fr Martin Mulvaney (PP Athlone) has been appointed PP of…
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Family Picnic Day on Sunday
The annual Family Picnic Day at Donamon Castle takes place on Sunday July 29th. Starting at 12.30pm there will be…
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Key Roscommon statistics published
The Western Development Commission has published a series of infographics showing sixteen key statistics for each of seven counties under the…
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