Roscommon People

13/08/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱!

Cox’s Steakhouse is seeking chefs of all grades to join their team.

Submit your CV or expression of interest to [email protected] or send a WhatsApp message to 089 204 4040.

Visit coxs-steakhouse.com for more details.

Cox's Steakhouse

11/08/2025

Heritage Week to highlight St Coman’s role as Roscommon’s founder with choir performance, historical talk and visual displays

St Coman's Church of Ireland in Roscommon town has announced an exciting programme of events to coincide with National Heritage Week. The theme of these events is 'Exploring Our foundations' which will celebrate the church's place in the community.   This year marks the 250t

11/08/2025

Five Roscommon food makers named Blas na hÉireann 2025 finalists

The finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards 2025, have been announced, with 5 exceptional producers from Co. Roscommon making it through to the final stage of Ireland’s most prestigious food awards. The countdown is now officially on for the return to Di**le this autumn, where the v...

11/08/2025

Minister Calleary announces €661,677 for Roscommon’s rural roads

Roscommon’s rural communities are set to gain from a €661,677 allocation under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), part of a €14 million additional funding package announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD. This brings the total 2025 LIS budg...

11/08/2025

Minister Heydon launches public consultation on 2025 Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Agriculture, Forestry, and Seafood

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today launched a public consultation process on the draft 2025 Sectoral Adaptation Plan for the Agriculture, Forestry and Seafood sectors. Launching the public consultation, Minister Heydon said: "I am very pleased to launch this

11/08/2025

Ballyleague Hall project among eight initiatives in Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo supported by SSE Airtricity’s Generation Green Community Fund

Roscommon is set to advance its "sustainability goals" with nearly €200,000 in funding from SSE Airtricity’s Generation Green Community Fund, supporting eight community projects across Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo. The funding, part of a €5 million initiative backing 56 projects across Irela

11/08/2025

Anyone with information is urged to contact Boyle Garda Station at 071 9664620 or any Garda Station

The family of 21-year-old David O’Callaghan from Mohill, Co Leitrim, has issued an urgent appeal for information regarding his whereabouts after he went missing from the Boyle area of Co Roscommon on Friday, 8 August 2025. David was last seen around the Lough Key area at approximately 6pm on Satur...

11/08/2025

Roscommon culinary star earns Michelin mentorship in London and crowned Ireland’s Next Top Chef

A rising star in Irish cuisine, Lauma Kilgas, Senior Sous Chef at Kilronan Castle Hotel & Spa in Co. Roscommon, has been crowned Ireland’s Next Top Chef 2025 after serving a faultless three-course menu in front of a live audience and world-class judging panel. Lauma cooked up a storm in a high-p

11/08/2025

Five-year plan to support Roscommon’s role in Midlands trail network

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced a €350,000, five-year partnership with Bord na Móna (BnM) to support the maintenance of recreation trails across Roscommon and four other midland counties: Longford, Offaly, Tipperary, and Westmeath. T...

11/08/2025

The Clare native steps away after a memorable 2025 hurling victory

Kevin Sammon has announced that he is stepping down as manager of the Roscommon senior hurling team having been two years at the helm. The Clare native steered Roscommon to a memorable Nicky Rackard Cup win in 2025 as they defeated Mayo in the final in Croke Park. In a statement Roscommon GAA said t

07/08/2025

Letter to the Editor: Strokestown community demands rethink of €500,000 Public Realm Plan

Recently, I was approached by the newly formed Strokestown Community Heritage Group for my thoughts on the proposed development of both Church Street and Bawn Street and which they passionately believe requires a moratorium until there is an acceptable consensus on the matter. Some time back, Rosc

07/08/2025

Roscommon Underwater Search, Women’s Network CycleUp, Curraghboy School, Cloontuskert estate, and Men’s Choir lead 2025 Pride of Place nominations

Five Roscommon-based community and voluntary groups have been nominated for the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards, representing a wide range of innovative, inclusive, and sustainable projects that span the county. The awards, run in association with Co-operation Ireland and Irish Public Bodies, recogni