Independent Roscommon

07/10/2025

The Roscommon man reveals that when Oscar-nominated Irish writer Paul Young came knocking on his door, he couldn’t refuse.

He may have made a name for himself in Hollywood, but Chris O’Dowd has not forgotten his roots.

07/10/2025

Now that it's all been revealed, we want to know what you think of Budget 2026, and if it has benefited you? Let us know in the form below 👇

Budget 2026 has finally been revealed, with changes to the USC and increases to the weekly pension and jobseeker’s payments among some of the more notable measures introduced.

07/10/2025

Concerns in north Roscommon over plans to erect wind turbines up to 160 metres tall near Kilglass Lough.

A rural school is among the parties objecting to six large wind turbines being installed near Kilglass Lough in north Roscommon.

06/10/2025

Passing of Padraig Nugent greeted with ‘immense sadness’ in Kilglass Gaels GAA club.

Kilglass Gaels GAA club in north Roscommon are mourning the passing of former player Padraig Nugent, who died in a single-vehicle road traffic collision.

06/10/2025

High insurance and electricity bills, along with price hikes from Diageo, are significant financial burdens, Roscommon publican says

Ann McGonagle, who is in her 60s, has been running a pub in north Roscommon for 35 years.

05/10/2025

A man in his 50s was killed in a single vehicle crash in Roscommon this morning

A man has been killed following a collision involving a van and a jeep in Co Wexford in the early hours of today.

05/10/2025

Despite its poor condition, Frenchlawn House retains original material and detailing in its near-2000 sq ft of living space

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04/10/2025

Former Bord na Móna lands in Roscommon to be turned into shared walkway and cycle path

A greenway through former Bord na Móna lands in east Roscommon has received formal planning permission from Roscommon County Council.

03/10/2025

Storm Amy brings strong winds and flooding to Roscommon

03/10/2025

A range of events and activities will be taking place at the historic estate between October 24 and November 2.

Strokestown Park

Strokestown Park in Roscommon is set to become a hub of Halloween activity this autumn, with a range of events and activities taking place at the historic estate between October 24 and November 2.

02/10/2025

The new immersive digital experience allows visitors to experience Roscommon’s heritage in a brand-new way at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre.

A new immersive digital experience allowing visitors to experience Roscommon’s heritage in a brand-new way has been unveiled at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre.

01/10/2025

The Cannonball Run 2 in honour of Tommy Joe Hennigan from Fourmilehouse has raised four times its original target. 👏🎉

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation

A tractor run in honour of Roscommon man Tommy Joe Hennigan, who is currently battling prostate cancer, has raised over four times its original target.