Search for missing man stood down following the discovery of a body at Rosses Point
The search for a missing Roscommon man has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Sligo. The body of a man was discovered yesterday afternoon, at Rosses Point in Sligo. As a result the missing person appeal for Paul Carthy who was 52…
Gardai appeal for information after a man dies in Roscommon collision
Gardai are appealing for information following the death of a man in his 40’s following a collision in Co. Roscommon yesterday afternoon Gardaí and emergency services attended the single vehicle collision, shortly before 3 on the N5 at near Strokestown. His body was removed to Roscommon University Hospital where a…
Post-mortem to take place following discovery of woman’s body in Roscommon
The office of the state Pathologist will carry out a post mortem today on the body of a woman discovered in county Roscommon yesterday. The woman in her 30s was found dead inside a house in Kilglass on Saturday shortly before 9am and has been taken from the scene to…
Denis Naughten will not contest the next general election
The independent TD for Roscommon East Galway, Denis Naughten has announced he will not be contesting the next general election. In a statement issued last night Deputy Naughten who previously served as TD for the South Leitrim area said he took the decision for both personal and professional reasons,…
Former Sligo TD fears lack of representation at cabinet level will negatively impact the region
A former Fianna Fáil TD is warning that with the Sligo Leitrim constituency being left without a Junior Minster following today’s reshuffle regional development will be negatively impacted. All junior ministers will be appointed after today’s Cabinet meeting, with the three super-junior ministers who sit at Cabinet already having…
Almost 18 million secured for South Leitrim and North Roscommon
Almost 18 million in funding has been secured for community and rural development in South Leitrim and North Roscommon. The funds were secured through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, and has been described as a game changer for the region. Speaking to Ocean FM News today, Minister of State…
Woman dies in Ballaghaderreen house fire
A woman in her 70s has died in a house fire in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Gardai, paramedics and the local fire service attended the scene, and found her remains inside the property. Her body has been removed to Roscommon Mortuary, the coroner has been notified and a post…