N5 French Park bypass opens after years of planning
A major 7km stretch of the N5 bypass around French Park and Sheepwalk in County Roscommon has officially opened to traffic. The €69 million project, delivered 1
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Historic printing press returns home to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought back a historic printing press that was used to publish the Strokestown Democrat newspaper f
Strokestown Democrat newspaper chronicled 1907-1948 with nationalist stance
The Strokestown Democrat newspaper was founded in 1907 by brothers Patti and Owen Moron and published until 1948, printing not only the newspaper but also leafl
Strokestown heritage group examining historic well as part of preservation efforts
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation from Roscommon County Council that a historic well in the community will be opened up and e
Financial stress affecting farmers amid digital banking changes
Gary Green, an agricultural financial adviser based in Roscommon, discusses how digitalization of banking and financial management is creating stress for farmer
Roscommon woman crowned Rose of Tralee 2024
A woman from Roscommon has been selected as the Rose of Tralee for 2024, competing against other regional representatives. She was initially encouraged to enter
Auctioneer reflects on 27-year journey from Department of Agriculture
A local auctioneer discusses his decision to leave a secure 17-year career in the Department of Agriculture in 1997 to start his own auctioneering business. He
Auctioneer entered Gerald franchise around 2000, expanded with boom
The auctioneer entered the Gerald franchise around 2000, just as the Irish economy was beginning the period of rapid growth that would characterize the Celtic T
Celtic Tiger boom transformed Roscommon town with major developments
During the 2000-2008 Celtic Tiger era, Roscommon town experienced unprecedented property boom with significant commercial and residential developments. Major pr
2007-2008 crash hit Roscommon hard; developers, builders faced receivership
The financial crisis of 2007-2008 rapidly reversed the property boom, with many developers and builders going into receivership. The auctioneer describes the sh
Roscommon town now features Tesco, Dunnes, cinema from Celtic Tiger era
Despite the property crash, many Celtic Tiger-era developments in Roscommon town have survived and remain in use today, including major retail anchors like Tesc
Pool gaining popularity beyond pubs with professional tours and world championships
Pool has evolved significantly from a casual pub game to include professional tours, world championships, and structured competitive leagues across Ireland. The
Tributes pour in for legendary GAA manager John O'Mahony
The GAA community is mourning the death of John O'Mahony, one of the most successful managers in Connacht GAA history. O'Mahony won eight Connacht titles (most
Arva Agricultural Show celebrates 62 years this Sunday
The 60th annual Arva Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday, 28th in Cavan, featuring livestock competitions, home crafts, school entries, and family activitie
Well-known Cavan chef Garoid Lynch passes away
Garoid 'Jerry' Lynch, a celebrated chef and restaurateur who ran the Old Post Inn in Cloverhill, County Cavan with his wife Tara for over 20 years, has died. Ly
Scottish Island Bulls Hamish and Henry featured on AgriVue
AgriVue radio programme will feature Hamish and Henry, Scottish Island Bulls, as part of tonight's episode. The segment explores interesting livestock and rural
Energy opportunities for farmers discussed on AgriVue
AgriVue programme features discussion on energy opportunities available to farmers across Ireland and the Shannonside/Northern Sound region. An expert will be c
Vintage cars and equipment segment on AgriVue tonight
AgriVue programme will feature discussion on vintage cars and vintage agricultural equipment, appealing to farmers and rural enthusiasts interested in heritage
Father Jason Murphy discusses 20 years of Zambia mission work
Father Jason Murphy from Kilmore Diocese has spent the past 20 years supporting projects in Zambia, bringing groups of young people from Cavan to work on variou
Cavan brothers win Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards
Brothers Liam and Fionne Barra Raymond from Cavan have both won top honours at Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards (dubbed the 'Young Oscars'), held ye
Government-farming bodies meeting scheduled amid protest confusion
A meeting between government bodies and official farming associations (AFA, ICMSA) and contractors is scheduled for approximately 2:30 PM today. However, repres
Superb Leitrim shock Sligo for first Connacht SFC win over Yeatsmen since 2011
CONNACHT SFC: SLIGO 1-20 LEITRIM 3-15 Leitrim defeated Sligo in the Connacht Senior Championship for the first time since 2011, with a narrow win, in a gripping
Limerick hurler reflects on Monster Final victory and All-Ireland semi-final preparation
A Limerick hurling player discusses their team's dominant performance in the Munster Final against Clare, contrasting it with their narrow escape in the round-r
Vatican Synod report calls for expanded roles for women in Church
The Vatican published its final report in March on women's participation in the Church, calling for expanded roles for women in Church governance and leadership
PREVIEW: Carlow a major step up but shackles are off for Leitrim after promotion success
Lidl LGFA NFL Division 4 Final preview Finals are there for winning and now that the promotion has finally been achieved, Leitrim have nothing to lose as they c
Elation of semi-final victory and promotion parked for now - Garrity
Lidl LGFA NFL Division 4 Final preview: Leitrim boss focused on bringing title back to Leitrim Leitrim will have no problem in refocusing on the task of winning
A tale of two halves as Leitrim left demoralised by Roscommon second string
ELECTRIC IRELAND CONNACHT MFC: ROSCOMMON 1-13 LEITRIM 0-2 A tough evening for football with strong winds and driving rain but for a young Leitrim team, Friday’s
Hurlers show resilience and guts to hold off stubborn Monaghan challenge in Lory Meagher Cup
LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 2-13 MONAGHAN 2-9 Leitrim got their Lory Meagher Cup campaign off to a winning start in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada
Ryan itching to get back into action as he eyes Leitrim performance against Sligo
Connacht SFC preview: Leitrim captain wants to see more consistency and resilience as they take on Sligo Righting the wrongs from the end of the League campaign
Beating Sligo would be a remarkable day for Leitrim reckons Steven Poacher
Connacht SFC preview: Green & Gold boss aware of county's record against Sligo but aware of scale of the challenge in Markievicz Park The evenings are getting m
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