Roscommon People

14/02/2025

Previous Roscommon groups to receive RISE Community Funding include Creggs Rural Development, Midlands Polish Community CLG and Tulsk Macra Hall

The RISE Community Fund has announced plans to award new cash grants to small businesses, farms, social enterprises, schools, charities and community groups in County Roscommon, with funding available to those who can demonstrate innovative plans to use technology to scale the positive impact of the

13/02/2025

Government's new Speed Limits on Rural Roads met with mixed reactions

Since last Friday, February 7th, the speed limit on rural, local roads has changed from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. These roads are designated with an ‘L’ followed by a number or do not have a number. The move has seen public opinion divided, with proponents of increased road safety measures welcoming t...

13/02/2025

Call for Submissions for New Sculpture in Strokestown Town Centre

Submissions are being sought for a new permanent sculpture for Strokestown town centre. Roscommon County Council’s Arts Office are seeking submissions for a new permanent sculpture, the design of which should consider the architectural significance of the design of the town and buildings and t

13/02/2025

Cllr. Waldron to be Laid to Rest Tomorrow: Community Remembers His Contributions and Legacy

The late Councillor Anthony (Tony) Waldron has been remembered this week as a visionary public representative, an outstanding community activist and a passionate advocate for County Roscommon. His sudden passing from natural causes last Sunday morning stunned his family, friends, political collea

13/02/2025

Saol na Feirme to feature Roscommon Sheep Farmer Matty Carroll on Monday, 24th February

Saol na Feirme returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Monday 24th February at 8.30pm. The six part Irish language series explores the lives of seven Irish farming families as they try to navigate the unpredictable challenges of the past 12 months. Set against the backdrops of Armagh, Antrim, Clare, ...

13/02/2025

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12/02/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: In his maiden speech, Senator Scahill paid a moving tribute to his late political colleagues—John Naughten, Anthony Waldron, and John O’Mahony—all of whom have sadly passed away since his election to Roscommon County Council last June.

12/02/2025

The newly appointed Senator paid a moving tribute to the late Independent councillor Anthony Waldron. He also paid tribute to his late council colleague, Cllr John Naughten of Fine Gael.

Tribute paid to late Cllr Anthony Waldron In his maiden speech in Seanad Éireann, newly appointed Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill (Castlerea) paid a moving tribute to the late Councillor Anthony Waldron (Ballintubber). Senator Scahill noted that Cllr Waldron was a community man whose legacy will l...

12/02/2025

Dublin's Largest Citizenship Ceremony: 5,000 set to become new citizens

Dublin is preparing to host one of its largest citizenship ceremonies to date at the Convention Centre, where over 5,000 people will be granted Irish citizenship over two days. This occasion on February 13th and 14th, 2025, will feature speeches from Justice Minister and Niall Collins, Minister of S

12/02/2025

84% of Irish people link Housing Crisis to Delays in Marriage and Starting a Family

In a recent survey commissioned by Accord, the Catholic marriage care service, and conducted by Amárach Research, a correlation has been identified between the availability of housing and the decision of couples in Ireland to marry or start a family. This comes in the wake of the Central Statistics

12/02/2025

€3 Million Funding Call Launched to Boost Ireland's Organic Sector and Production

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has issued a call for proposals to promote and develop the organic sector. Minister Heydon said: “I am announcing €3 million in funding over the next three years for innovative projects to promote and develop the organic sector. Or...

12/02/2025

€68,742 Allocated to Roscommon under New Tillage and Horticulture Support Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has today announced payments totalling €32.4 million have commenced issuing to farmers under the Tillage and Horticulture Support scheme. Minister Heydon commented: “Last spring, Government recognised the difficult position tillag...

12/02/2025

Gardaí Arrest Four in Major Operation targeting Organised Crime across Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath, and Offaly

As part of ongoing investigations into targeting the activities of an organised criminal group in Co Galway and neighbouring Divisions, Gardaí carried out a search operation in Counties Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath and Offaly this morning, 12th February, 2025. The organised crime group is believed ...

12/02/2025

Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Early Morning Assault in Ballybrit

Gardaí are seeking witnesses following an assault on a woman near Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, at approximately 05.15am yesterday morning. They are asking for anyone who was on Old Monivea Road or Ballybane Road between 5.00am and 5.30am to come forward, particularly those who might have dash-cam o...

11/02/2025

Department of Education reports alarming rise in assaults on teachers and SNAs

New figures obtained from the Department of Education under the Freedom of Information Act, show a 64% increase in the number of teachers and SNAs who had to take leave of absence following assaults in schools. 404 teachers and SNAs had to take leave of absence due to assaults in 2024. 97% of the a

11/02/2025

Teaching Council awards St. Attracta's NS €2,000 for mathematics learning initiative

The Teaching Council has announced that St. Attracta's National School, Ballaghaderreen is one of 27 schools around the country to receive funding under the new Féilte Bursary Scheme. The Féilte Bursary Scheme is designed to support collaboration between schools and enhance teachers’ profession

11/02/2025

University of Galway Hosts Postgraduate Open Day on February 20th

University of Galway is inviting all aspiring postgraduate students to its open day, offering an opportunity to explore study options and plan the next step in their academic journey. The Postgraduate Open Day takes place on Thursday February 20th from 12-3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall on the Universi

11/02/2025

One in five Irish partners keep salary secrets on first dates

1 in 5 say their partner doesn’t know how much they really earn More than half think discussing salaries is taboo Over half of those asked about their existing salary in a job interview admit to supplying a higher figure Just 3% of people in Ireland think it is appropriate to ask someone how much