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A memorable trip to the Baltic region
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (371+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper In our family, we have always been somewhat adventurous as far as holidays are concerned. Exploring new pastures has always been more appealing to us than lounging on a beach. As we are lucky enough…...
Double gold and national record for local athlete
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (105+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper Athletics action came to Tullamore last weekend for the first two days of an exciting feast of athletics at the 123. ie National Juvenile Track and Field Championships. Chloe Claasen, Reeside AC, finished 3rd in the U-14 girls…...
Enoch Burke may not be the perfect messenger " but Ireland should not ignore the warning
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (1198+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper "It will take a multifaceted approach to make sure that only those people who absolutely need to be sent to prison are actually sent to prison" "Chief Inspector of Prisons Mark Kelly, Joint Committee on…...
Government urged to rethink vaping policy as smoking rates stop falling
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (316+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper Responsible Vaping Ireland has called on the Government to rethink its approach to vaping policy, arguing that regulated vaping products have an important role to play in helping adult smokers move away from cigarettes. The…...
Drinking water safe, but long-term resilience must improve, says EPA
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (313+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper Ireland's drinking water from public supplies remains safe, but further work is needed to improve long-term resilience and protect public health, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA's Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies…...
Whats App usernames could create fresh opening for scammers, ESET warns
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (305+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper Cybersecurity firm ESET Ireland is urging Whats App users to remain alert as the messaging platform prepares to introduce usernames, allowing people to connect without sharing their phone numbers. The new feature will allow users…...
Monday is Ladies Day at Roscommon Races
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (433+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper The biggest fixture of the year at Roscommon Racecourse takes place on Monday, July 6th, with the annual Ladies Day "and all is set for what promises to be a fantastic night for everyone! "Super Valu…...
Deadline approaching for Roscommon students to apply for Coillte Forestry Scholarship
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (245+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper Roscommon students considering a future in forestry are being reminded that the deadline to apply for Coillte's Forestry Scholarship Programme is Monday, July 6th. The scholarship offers up to "20, 000 in financial support over the course of…...
O'Rourke sisters are special guests'at Ward & Burke Great Glinsk Run' " Roscommon People
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (320+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper Following the tremendous success of last year's inaugural event, which saw more than 600 runners and walkers take to the roads of Glinsk, the Great Glinsk Run returns on'Sunday, July 19th 2026, with an even bigger and better…...
HPRA issues safety warning on teeth whitening products " Roscommon People
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (662+ words) Roscommon's most read weekly newspaper The Health Products Regulatory Authority has warned consumers to exercise caution when purchasing teeth whitening products, following new figures showing that illegal and potentially unsafe products are entering the Irish market through online sales. The…...