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Roscommon

Long-term flooding solution for Lough Funshinagh to be delayed

Rural Life

19 days ago

Long-term flooding solution for Lough Funshinagh to be delayed

The planning process regarding a long-term flooding solution at Lough Funshinagh, Co. Roscommon...

New date for 'Regenerating the Rocks' event in Roscommon

Environment

about 2 months ago

New date for 'Regenerating the Rocks' event in Roscommon

An information meeting about a European Innovation Project (EIP) called 'Regenerating the Rocks',...

Farmers to lose out on payments for land burnt by gorse fires - TD

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

Farmers to lose out on payments for land burnt by gorse fires - TD

A local TD has demanded that farmers affected by a gorse fire in May this year should not be punished by receiving reduced farm payments.

Roscommon company signs €1.2m deal with ALDI for biochar

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Roscommon company signs €1.2m deal with ALDI for biochar

ALDI has announced a new €1.2 million partnership with Arigna Fuels, a family-run business from...

Donegal owner wins singles category at National Sheep Dog Trials

Sheep

3 months ago

Donegal owner wins singles category at National Sheep Dog Trials

The winners of the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials have been announced with the competition taking place in Brideswell, Co. Roscommon.

Video

4 months ago

Bord na Móna to meet Roscommon farmers over rewetting concerns

Bord na Móna is tasked with rewetting 40,000ha of peatland under European Union Nature Restoration Law commitments.

Bord na Móna to meet Roscommon farmers over rewetting concerns

Rural Life

4 months ago

Watch: Bord na Móna to meet Roscommon farmers over rewetting concerns

Bord na Móna staff are to meet with farmers and landowners around the Mount Dillon, Erenagh area of Roscommon over concerns about planned rewetting works.

Watch: Bord na Móna to meet Roscommon farmers over rewetting concerns

Rural Life

5 months ago

'The countryside is where I'm happiest' - author

"The countryside is where I'm happiest," said Martha Higgins as the Sligo-based author d of the debut novel 'Hiding from the Heart.'

'The countryside is where I'm happiest' - author

Rural Life

6 months ago

Call for support for farmers after land destroyed by gorse fires

A Fine Gael senator has raised incidents of gorse fires in Roscommon in the Seanad this week and...

Call for support for farmers after land destroyed by gorse fires

Rural Life

8 months ago

Farmers at Lough Funshinagh look towards 'rebuilding' livelihoods

Following the launch of a temporary solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh, farmers are now looking at 'rebuilding' their livelihoods

Farmers at Lough Funshinagh look towards 'rebuilding' livelihoods

Rural Life

8 months ago

Late Mick Kelly's 60th remembered with tractor run

Family, friends and neighbours of the late Michael (Mick) Kelly from Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, will come together to mark his 60th birthday.

Late Mick Kelly's 60th remembered with tractor run

Rural Life

9 months ago

Lough Funshinagh mental health project nominated for award

A mental health project set up for locals affected by the Lough Funshinagh flooding in Co. Roscommon has been nominated for a LAMA award

Lough Funshinagh mental health project nominated for award

Environment

10 months ago

University of Galway launches Pocket Forest mini-woodland project

University of Galway has officially launched a new project involving planting over 200 native tree saplings on its campus.

University of Galway launches Pocket Forest mini-woodland project

Rural Life

10 months ago

What is the 'ewe-nique' change to the Roscommon GAA crest?

Roscommon GAA have debuted their new jersey for the 2025 inter-county season and there is one...

What is the 'ewe-nique' change to the Roscommon GAA crest?

Agri Politics

10 months ago

'Urgent' call for storm resilience plan after rural Ireland battered

The government has been urged to strengthen infrastructure in Roscommon and Galway, by implementing a storm resilience plan.

'Urgent' call for storm resilience plan after rural Ireland battered

Rural Life

11 months ago

Gardaí stop 15-year-old driving tractor with no tax or insurance

Gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit in Co. Roscommon stopped a 15-year-old tractor driver in Elphin yesterday afternoon

Gardaí stop 15-year-old driving tractor with no tax or insurance

Rural Life

11 months ago

'We have nearly stopped talking to one another' - retired barber

%%excerpt%% We have nearly stopped talking to one another and interaction is being eroded, according to retired Roscommon barber, Paddy Joe Burke, who is urging individuals to take action and reach out to people in their communities who may be isolated or vulnerable.

'We have nearly stopped talking to one another' - retired barber

Beef

12 months ago

Cork-bred heifer takes top price at Angus sale in Carrick

The Irish Angus Cattle Society hosted an Elite Show and Sale of export tested pedigree registered Angus bulls an heifers at the...

Cork-bred heifer takes top price at Angus sale in Carrick

Rural Life

12 months ago

Cllr calls for electronic tagging to prevent rural crime

Independent councillor Anthony Waldron has called on the government to reintroduce electronic tagging to prevent rural crime

Cllr calls for electronic tagging to prevent rural crime

Environment

12 months ago

Deadline nears to join water quality project offering up to €2k/ha

The deadline is approaching for up to 600 farmers to join the Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme for water quality.

Deadline nears to join water quality project offering up to €2k/ha

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Macra and Land Mobility Service host info meeting for farmers

Roscommon Macra and The Land Mobility Service supported by Aurivo will host an event to provide information to farmers later this month

Macra and Land Mobility Service host info meeting for farmers

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Elphin Fit Farmers reports range of benefits

%%excerpt%% Twenty-five farmers in Elphin, Co. Roscommon, who are taking part in the Fit Farmers initiative have reported a range of benefits from improved physical and mental health to a greater sense of personal security.

Elphin Fit Farmers reports range of benefits

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Fit Farmers group shortlisted for Age Friendly Ireland award

'Fit Farmers' has been been shortlisted for an Age Friendly Ireland Award under the active and healthy ageing category

Fit Farmers group shortlisted for Age Friendly Ireland award

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