Roscommon Herald

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

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Man arrested over fatal hit-and-run incident in Co Dublin

3 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Gráinne Ní Aodha
Roscommon based company seeks planning for 363 space car park - News - Roscommon Herald

3 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Richard Canny

Monksland based company Novo Nordisk is seeking planning permission to construct a temporary contractor’s car park to accommodate up to 363 parking spaces. The Danish pharma firm has lodged plans with Roscommon County Council to develop the park and ride facility in association with the on-going refurbishment works at its campus. The site in question is located approximately 0.5km to the west of the existing South Roscommon campus.
‘How many more must needlessly die’ asks county coroner - News - Roscommon Herald

4 days ago | roscommonherald.ie | Richard Canny

The county coroner has warned of the tragic consequences of driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The coroner made his comments as details of a young driver’s death in a single vehicle accident in Roscommon two years ago were outlined at an inquest in Ballaghaderreen. The inquest heard that the young man was over the legal drink-driving limit. He also had traces of cocaine in his system.
Specialist company hired to assist in house explosion investigation

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Richard Canny

A specialist company has been drafted in from the UK to assist in the investigation into the house explosion in Frenchpark which claimed the life of 72-year-old Des Deegan. The specialist team arrived on site today, Friday, to examine the rubble of the house which was completely destroyed on Wednesday evening. Local residents in The Oaks estate in Frenchpark village recounted hearing the sound of an explosion before the house went on fire.
Europe's Trade Commissioner has ‘productive engagements’ over US deal

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Kenneth Fox

Kenneth FoxEurope's Trade Commissioner says he has had a series of productive engagements throughout the week with his US counterpart. On social media, Maroš Šefčovič says no time or effort spared - their focus is on securing a forward looking deal. Both sides are under pressure to reach a deal before July 9th, when a series of reciprocal tariffs are due to come into force.
Number of male victims of sex crimes rose by 54% – CSO - Homepage - Roscommon Herald

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Cate McCurry

By Cate McCurry, PAThe number of male victims of recorded sexual offences rose by 54 per cent between 2023 and 2024, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. The increase related mainly to a near doubling of such crime incidents that were reported by males more than a year after the occurrence. In seven out of 10 (70 per cent) recorded crime incidents of sexual offences in 2023 that had been detected by 2025, the suspected offender was known to the victim.
Taoiseach's Cork office vandalised and personal threats made

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Olivia KelleherThe Cork office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that there was an act of vandalism onsite overnight with personal threats also being made. The window of the office in Turner’s Cross in Cork was daubed with the words “Zionist pawn". The words were etched in red paint. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed that this is the third such attack on the office on the southside of Cork city.
Nick Cox set to leave Man Utd academy role to become Everton technical director - Sport - Roscommon Herald

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Simon Peach

By Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterManchester United academy chief Nick Cox is set to become technical director at Everton, the PA news agency understands. The Toffees are in the midst of a restructure under the Friedkin Group ownership and have headhunted the Red Devils’ director of academy for a role in their new set-up.
Foresty Minister meets Gorthaganny delegation in Dublin on wildfires damage

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Richard Canny

Forestry Minister Michael Healy-Rae met with a delegation from Gorthaganny in Dublin today, Tuesday, to discuss the serious impact of recent forest and bog fires in West Roscommon. The meeting in Agriculture House was organised following strong local representation by Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill and Fianna FáilDeputy Martin Daly.
Emma Raducanu paired with Carlos Alcaraz for new-look US Open mixed doubles

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Eleanor Crooks

By Eleanor Crooks, PA Sport CorrespondentEmma Raducanu is set to play with Carlos Alcaraz in a star-studded mixed doubles event at the US Open this summer. Traditionally played in the latter stages of grand slams, US Open organisers announced earlier this year they would hold the mixed doubles tournament over two days in the week before the main tournament in an attempt to attract more high-profile players.