Rural Life
Roscommon locals 'sick and tired' of burglaries after Elphin Mart hit
A county councillor in Co. Roscommon has said people living in the north of the county are “sick and tired”...
Roscommon
Rural Life
Honesty box raided in Co. Roscommon with evidence left behind
Gardaí are investigating after an honesty box in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon was raided on Monday evening (August 12), with thieves...
Rural Life
Choctaw sculpture commemorates famine aid
A life-size bronze sculpture entitled ‘The Gift’ which commemorates the generous aid provided by the Choctaw nation to Ireland during...
Rural Life
Most and least expensive Eircode property prices revealed - CSO
Castlerea in Co. Roscommon (F45) is the least expensive Eircode area in the country, with a median price of €133,000,...
Rural Life
Playing to the gallery at Strokestown Park House
A new exhibition has been launched at Strokestown Park House, Co. Roscommon, in the last preserved 18th-century gallery kitchen in...
Rural Life
Farmer who made false statement about cattle loses appeal
By Ryan Dunne A 52-year-old Roscommon farmer who made a false statement to gardaí that his cattle were missing, when...
Agri-Business
Roscommon students impress with backing bar for a cattle crush
Two transition year students in Roscommon Community College have impressed with a backing bar for a cattle crush. Gavin Moran...
Rural Life
Gardaí seize cannabis worth €700,000 in rural Roscommon
Gardaí have arrested three men following the discovery of a “large-scale cannabis cultivation operation” at a property in rural Co....
Beef
Watch: The cattle trough design that went viral on TikTok
A slatted shed located in Co. Roscommon with a handy cattle trough design attached to the front feed barrier drew...
Agri Politics
Tanáiste accused of being 'indifferent' to Lough Funshinagh crisis
The Tánaiste has been accused of taking an indifferent approach to the plight of families and landowners near Lough Funshinagh,...
Rural Life
Fit Farmers programme yields impressive outcome
Long hours, physical labour and the pressure of managing a farm in an unpredictable environment takes a significant toll on...
Video
Farmers’ heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh
Flooded fields, homes and farm buildings under threat and a constant pressure to find grazing and fodder sources, is fast...
Agri-Business
Farmeye officially launches new office in Athlone
Agricultural technology company, Farmeye has officially launched its new office at Monksland, Athlone, with special guest, Minister for Enterprise, Trade,...
Rural Life
Trying to farm around flooded land at Lough Funshinagh
Concerns have been expressed recently over water levels at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon and the impact it could have on...
Rural Life
Wool fundraiser delivers warm funding boost for hospice
There was a silver lining when low wool prices led to a new hospice facility in Co. Roscommon receiving a...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to prioritise health and wellbeing in 2024
Prioritising health and wellbeing in 2024 is imperative for farmers, as their physical and mental resilience will directly influence agricultural...
Rural Life
Report: Cooperatives can be key to helping Roscommon farmers
The findings of a recent project in Co. Roscommon has provided solutions to how farmers can continue to farm sustainably...
Environment
200-year-old farm building repaired in class act
Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, suckler farmer, John Larkin and his family availed of the latest tranche of the Traditional Farm Buildings...