12 locations in County Roscommon are among 1,031 nationwide where An Garda Síochána are currently conducting a speed enforcement operation known as Operation Slow Down. Supported by the Road Safety Authority and other stakeholders Operation Slow Down began at 7am and is running for a 24 hour period. The objective is to reduce the number …
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Gardaí in Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in Ballaghaderreen over the weekend. On Friday (St Patrick’s Day) the window of a Car parked in the Cathedral Car Park was smashed while the owner attended 10am Mass and a Handbag was stolen. On Saturday a white Mountain …
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Two men have been arrested following a high speed pursuit on the N4 after a Car and Van were stolen from a house in Boyle in the early hours of this morning. The alarm was raised after a house in the Forest Park Manor estate was broken into after 1am and the keys of the …
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Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in the Elphin area on Tuesday evening. A house at Edenaun, Elphin on the edge of the town and a house near Kilmaryal Church were broken in to. Both houses were unoccupied at the time of the incidents. Anyone who may …
Gardai in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries throughout West Roscommon in recent days. Gardaí say six houses in rural areas between Ballaghadereen, Frenchpark, Tibohine, Loughglynn, and Cloonfad were targeted between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday. The houses were unoccupied at the time and Gardai believe …
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Gardaí from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested two men in their 40’s in connection with alleged investment fraud offences and money laundering offences involving up to €5m. The arrests relate to allegations that over 200 people across Europe were deceived into buying the same plots of land and forestry in Roscommon …
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A man remains in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, following an alleged assault in Boyle in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred at the approximately 4:30am in the Erris Bay Estate, Boyle. The victim, who is in his 40s, was initially brought to Sligo University Hospital but was later transferred …
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Gardaí in Castlerea are seeking the public’s assistance following the theft of a Kobelco Mini-Digger from the Roscommon County Council compound in Castlerea yesterday. The facility is located at Ballindrimley, at the Junction of the Castlerea – Frenchpark and Castlerea to Ballinagare Roads. A man, described as being in his fifties and of stocky build, …
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Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in surrounding areas yesterday. Between 6pm and 7pm property was stolen from a house at Mullen, Frenchpark, following a break-in. A hose at Station View, Ballaghaderreen was broken into between 8pm last night and 8am this morning. It …
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We look back on the top 10 most read Roscommon News stories on RoscommonDaily.com since the site launched in March 2016. A wide range of topics made the cut from Road Works to the Rose of Tralee and everything in between. Some high profile Roscommon News items from January and February, such as the Save …
The body of a man was recovered from the Boyle River this morning following a search by Boyle Fire and Rescue Service and locals. The alarm was raised after a man was seen entering the water in the Town Centre. The deceased was recovered close to the Boyle GAA Training Pitch on the Sligo Road …
The victim of Sunday night’s single car crash near Brideswell has been named as Declan Downey from Kiltoom. Mr Downey, who was a Private in the Defence Forces, died when the Car he was driving left the road and overturned at Cam Hill between Dysart and Brideswell. A male passenger suffered minor injuries and was …
The body of a woman has been recovered from a River in the Demesne, Castlerea. The remains were discovered by a passer-by at 8:30am this morning. Gardaí are investigating but say no foul play is suspected.
A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Our Survey regarding Broadband Speed in Roscommon has proved to be very interesting. The Survey remains open until Wednesday. Take part …
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A public meeting of the County Roscommon Joint Policing Committee will take place on Thursday, December 8th at 7pm in The Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. The theme of the public meeting will be Community Safety in County Roscommon. The Roscommon Joint Policing Committee was established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and includes elected members …
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