A protest was held today in Roscommon town against plans to convert Academy House into an IPAS centre for asylum seekers.
The demonstration, organised by the group Roscommon Says No to IPAS, drew a crowd of hundreds of locals who voiced concerns about the proposal.
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Independent local election candidate in the Boyle LEA, Sajjad Hussain, in quiet prayer in the shadow of Dr Hyde Park during today's election count. Mr Hussain polled 527 first preference votes. #roscommon#LE19#LocalElections2019
The people of Roscommon and Mayo, and of the entire nation, are deeply shocked by the fatal shooting of Detective Garda Colm Horkan in Castlerea. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues in An Garda Sรญochรกna. May he rest in peace
Big weekend for @Rosgaa in tough year for all. We've huge respect for @MayoGAA and welcome them back to the Hyde. At @RoscommonPeople our thoughts are with absent fans and our good wishes with Anthony and the boys. Good luck to the Rossies! @SeamusDuke@dan_dooner@lthugh
Superb performance by Roscommon U-20s secures place in All-Ireland Final. Roscommon 2-13 Down 1-10. Congratulations on a victory forged on heart, will to win and great skill
Many SMEs in Roscommon reopening Monday. Most have experienced collapse in business. Now incurring extra costs (to comply with guidelines) in knowledge they face reduced footfall. Please shop locally/support SMEs #reopenroscommon#shoplocal