More than 50% of septic tanks fail inspection tests in 2024
Waste problem placing homeowners’ health and environment at risk, says Environmental Protection Agency
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Roscommon flooding: Temporary pipe installed to drain lake
Homes and 700 acres of farmland have been lost
‘It has been a great move for all of us’: Why we swapped Dublin for Roscommon
The average house price in Roscommon is about €196,000, but the county offers more than just affordability, according to the locals
Local Elections: Roscommon County Council results
Fine Gael gains two seats to double its representation as some new blood comes on to local authority
Local election results: Hundreds of seats yet to be filled as FF and FG set to battle it out to be largest party
Election results: Sinn Féin will make gains in comparison to 2019 result but TD David Cullinane says ‘obviously we expected to do better’
‘Nobody flees without serious reasons’: Famine walkers urge compassion for today’s refugees
Commemorators began 165km journey in Roscommon retracing odyssey of desperate, evicted tenants in 1847
‘There was panic as water was creeping up’: rising flood waters threaten more homes in Roscommon
The ever-expanding Lough Funshinagh is one of the most pressing flood-related emergencies in the country, forcing more people to abandon their homes
Flooding at Lough Funshinagh forces road closures and home evacuations
Roscommon County Council said the R362 at Coolnageer would close from Friday for ‘minimum period necessary’
Delays fixing faulty septic tanks threaten human health and water courses, EPA says
Number of inspections in Clare, Waterford and Offaly ‘well below requirements’
Woman who died in Roscommon house fire is named
Vivien Doohan in her mid-70s lived alone in Ballaghaderreen property
Environment group rejects criticism over stance on Roscommon flooding
Council and OPW trying to circumvent environmental protection, group claims
Reform of public works contracts urgently needed, Oireachtas committee told
Transport chief highlights ‘significant’ threats to rollout of road projects under NDP
The story of one Irish town and its empty buildings
The stories behind three vacant buildings chart Strokestown’s recent history
Lack of progress on delivery of Traveller accommodation criticised
Analysis by Irish Traveller Movement highlights discrimination faced in private rental sector
Roscommon flooding row: ‘It would be too dangerous for these families to stay’
Lough Funshinagh flood relief works paused after legal move by environmental group
Leaving Cert construction studies: Working from home features on fair paper
Passive houses and sustainable living also appear on higher-level paper
Eco-resort planned for Midlands peninsula sold by Lenihan family
Yewpoint by Lough Ree purchased by Hodson Bay group is set for tourism development
Roscommon hit by flooding following rainfall warning
At least one home permanently abandoned in county as Storm Christoph sweeps UK
Eight councils’ Traveller housing plans fail to meet demand - report
Irish Traveller Movement criticises lack of housing provided by local authorities
Budget surplus, bankers’ pay and a predicted property investment boom
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From Shanghai to Shannon: a twinning formula
Twinnings between Irish and Chinese towns and provinces are paving the way for opportunities in business, education, tourism and culture
Denis Naughten stays plugged in to his loyal constituents
Locals close ranks around the former minister as he opens heritage trail in Roscommon
The magic and loss of coming out in rural Ireland
Dublin Fringe Festival: Performer’s new show is about growning up gay in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council staff strike over flexi-leave
Fórsa says failure to allow additional time off is breach of Labour Court recommendations
Freedom of Roscommon conferred on artist Brian O’Doherty
‘Last thing I expected, God knows. Then the unexpected has been a great part of my life’
Over two-thirds of regional roads in state of disrepair, audit shows
Monaghan had the highest proportion of regional roads in a state of severe disrepair in 2016
Artist Brian O’Doherty to receive Freedom of Roscommon
Ballaghaderren-born Booker-shortlisted author best known at home as Patrick Ireland
Taoiseach questions reported 30% cut to funds for some roads
‘I can’t understand cut of that nature’ when budget increase for every year to 2021
Full list of local property tax rate increases and decreases for 2018
The tax automatically returns to the base rate each year of 0.18% of the house price
Lidl appeals Carrick-on-Shannon decision to An Bord Pleanála
German supermarket hopes to relocate to site that is closer to rivals Tesco and Aldi
With ATM out of order, Athlone decides it is time to strike out alone
Local authorities and private-sector entities unite in bid for city status for midlands town
Firefighter wins challenge to dismissal from Castlerea Fire Station
Roscommon County Council said firefighter breached obligation to live within two-mile radius
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Swings, roundabouts, slides, ziplines, tunnels, climbing frames, forest trails and scenery: we find the best free play areas to entertain the kids this summer
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Almost 8,000 banned motorists still driving; extra hospital beds to open; Ballaghaderreen to house refugees
Roscommon community urges State to act over flood barrier
Work on demountable barrier at Castleplunkett turlough stalled over access row
Roscommon safe as boundary review recommends no change
Proposal to move 30 sq km of the south county into Co Westmeath rejected by review
All of Roscommon will remain Roscommon, insists Naughten
‘We will not be proceeding with this land grab,’ says Minister of plan for Athlone area
Seven councils built no social housing from 2013 to 2015
Department of Housing: Projects under way will see hundreds of homes built in 2016
Councillor accuses Kenny of blaming councils for housing crisis
Gerry Warnock says some local authorities unable to build due to government ‘inefficiency’
New TDs in line for council payments of more than €50,000
One Fianna Fáil TD to donate €12,500 to charity after 31 years of council service
Defeated TDs count the cost of rejection by voters
Anne Ferris talks of blow to self-confidence as she joins the unemployed
Man who saved for Roscommon wants to save Roscommon
Former goalkeeper Shane Curran is in with a chance of winning a seat for Fianna Fáil
Councils to receive €85million for road repairs following storms
A total of €106 million to be distributed this year with further council funding in May
Roscommon unites against Westmeath ‘invaders’
Government’s plan to revise border sparks opposition across the county and abroad
A Walk for the Weekend: Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, Co Roscommon
Lots to do and see in lovely historic surroundings
Mortgage-to-rent scheme faces ‘cultural resistance’
Group says opposition from local authorities and lenders is causing project to ‘struggle’
Roscommon council is highest spender on debt collectors
Spokesman says third-party debt collection agencies called upon only as a ‘last resort’
Kelly outlines €1.5 billion plan for social housing
Combined funding for Dublin authorities comes to over €500m for 6,849 new units
Ireland’s oldest man dies aged 107
Michael Lambert, born in 1907, lived his whole life in Castlerea, Co Roscommon
Maura Hopkins selected as Fine Gael byelection candidate
Ballaghaderreen occupational therapist will run in Roscommon-South Leitrim
EPA may prosecute Irish Water over water quality problems
Boil water notices in place for number of years in Co Roscommon
ISPCA suspends staff amid concern dogs left without food
Ten dogs may have been left alone at Roscommon pound over bank holiday weekend
Fianna Fail could make comeback in Roscommon-South Leitrim byelection
FF first to nominate candidate for anticipated autumn poll
Kelly seeks to overturn wind energy restrictions in Donegal
Minister tells councillors to drop changes to county plan on contentious issues
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