Roscommon Herald

Founded in 1859, the Roscommon Herald holds the title of the best-selling local newspaper in Roscommon.

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Roscommon native makes history with Trinity Fellowship

2 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Claire McGovern |Claire Mcgovern

History was made recently when Ballintubber man Dr John Bosco Conama became the first deaf person in Ireland to be elected to the Fellowship of Trinity College.
Gardaí anticipate several more prosecutions over gangland murder in Dublin eight years ago

2 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Sean McCarthaigh

Seán McCárthaighGardaí expect several more prosecutions will follow “in the foreseeable future” in relation to a gangland murder in Dublin eight years ago, an inquest has heard. Jamie Tighe-Ennis (24) of Timberhill Apartments, Artane, suffered fatal gunshot wounds to the head when he was attacked on Moateview Avenue, Priorswood, Dublin 17 on October 28th 2017.
Study finds no clear links between gaming by children and gambling as young adults

4 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Sean McCarthaigh

Seán McCárthaighThere is no clear link between gaming by young children and gambling as young adults, according to the findings of a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute. However, it claimed there was still a potential need for policies and regulations to reduce the risk of potential harm, as it found stronger links between online gaming by older teenagers and gambling at the age of 20.
Revealed: Cork's illegal parking blackspots with one street the worst in Ireland

4 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Sean McCarthaigh

Seán McCárthaighSt Patrick’s Street in Cork remains the country’s main hotspot for the detection of illegal parking with over 3,200 motorists fined for parking offences on the city’s main shopping street last year. Figures provided by Cork City Council show traffic wardens issued a total of 3,212 fines for a variety of parking offences on the city’s main thoroughfare – known colloquially as “Pana” – in 2024.
Hurlers' destiny in own hands after big victory against Fermanagh

4 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney

Two goals from Robbie Fallon alongside a couple of majors from Finn Killion and Seán Canning guaranteed a comprehensive victory against Fermanagh to leave Roscommon in a good position to reach this year’s Nickey Rackard Cup final against Mayo.
Garda killed at Dublin checkpoint named as Kevin Flatley

5 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Ellen O'Donoghue

A garda killed at a checkpoint in north Dublin on Sunday has been named as Kevin Flatley. The 49-year-old, who had spent 26 years as a garda, was killed after being struck by a motorbike on the R132 at Lanestown before 1pm on Sunday. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, is understood to be in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. The President led tributes to Garda Flatley and expressed his condolences to his family and colleagues.
Sterne's Mill: Six bed Co Wicklow house on sale for €1m

5 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Ellen O'Donoghue

Ellen O'DonoghueSterne’s Mill is a property that was originally a cut-stone mill and has been comprehensively renovated and maintained over the years. Extending to 352 square metres, the home sits on around 2.9 acres of woodland and landscaped grounds, bordered by a mill race fed by the Annamoe River in Co Wicklow. It enjoys complete privacy due to mature trees and natural hedging.
Curran's late goal guides resilient young Rossies to provincial minor glory

6 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney

Dara Curran’s late goal propelled Roscommon to Connacht Minor Football Championship glory for the first time since 2020 in perfect conditions at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, on Friday evening. It was a victory for perseverance and courage as Shane Moran’s Bravehearts refused to buckle when the tide was going against them. The young Rossies recovered from the shock of conceding a goal inside a minute to work their way back into the game and lead by three points at the break.
Boyle making final preparations to host stage finish of Rás Tailteann - News - Roscommon Herald

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney

Preparations are well underway in Boyle, which will host the finish of the opening stage in this year’s Rás Tailteann on Wednesday, May 21st. The 155.5 kilometres stage from Drogheda to Boyle will resurrect memories from 1988 when the iconic Nissan Classic came to the North Roscommon town, which allowed sports enthusiasts see famous Irish cyclists Seán Kelly and Stephen Roche race around the Curlieu Mountains and streets of the town.
Moran looking at bigger picture ahead of Mayo rematch - GAA - Roscommon Herald

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney

Roscommon minor football manager, Shane Moran, insists that his players’ legacy won’t be defined by this (Friday) evening’s Connacht minor final result against Mayo at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar (throw-in at 6.30 p.m.). Mayo’s nine-point victory against Galway in their semi-final has given the home side huge momentum as they bid for four-in-a-row, while Roscommon will be looking to win the Tom Kilcoyne Cup for the first time since 2020.