Roscommon Community Safety Partnership

07/10/2026

🌟 Roscommon was proud to host this year's 8th Annual Garda Youth Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of young people from across Roscommon and Longford.

Congratulations to this year's winners, Daniel Mato, Castlerea Foróige, John McHugh and Caitlin Lowry, whose leadership, resilience, community spirit and commitment to others make a real difference in their communities.

👏 A special congratulations also to all the young people who were nominated. Your positive contributions, dedication and achievements are truly inspiring and deserving of recognition.👏👏👏

06/10/2026

📢 Best of luck to all nominees at this evening’s An Garda Síochána Youth Awards 2026!

Hosted by An Garda Síochána Longford & Roscommon, with the support of Roscommon County Council and Longford County Council, the awards take place tonight in the Roscommon Arts Centre.

🏆 The awards celebrate young people and groups who have made a positive impact in their communities.

👏 This year, more than twenty nominees from across Roscommon and Longford have been recognised for their outstanding contributions, with winners selected in each category.

🎁 Category winners will progress to the national finals later this month.

📸 Pictured are representatives from Roscommon and Longford County Councils together with members of An Garda Síochána at the launch of this year’s awards.

🎉 Wishing all nominees and winners a wonderful evening of celebration and recognition.

📢 This year’s An Garda Síochána Youth Awards, organised by the An Garda Síochána Longford & An Garda Síochána Roscommon & supported by Roscommon and Longford County Councils take place on Tuesday, October 6th in the Roscommon Arts Centre.

✔️ This year’s awards will honour outstanding achievement in four different categories, namely Individual, Group, Special Achievement and Community Safety initiative.

👏 Each of the winners have been honoured from over twenty nominees across both counties Roscommon and Longford.

😊 Each of this year’s category winners will be presented with a specially framed commemorative scroll and will also receive a One-For-All voucher.

🎉 The winners will also advance to the national finals of the competition later in October.

📌 Pictured are representatives of both Roscommon and Longford County Councils together with representatives of An Garda Siochana at the launch of this year's awards, earlier this year.

18/09/2026

A great milestone for Roscommon LCSP as we held our first Annual Meeting with the elected members of Roscommon County.

The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the work of the LCSP to date, share perspectives, and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities for the year ahead.

We look forward to continuing to work together to support positive outcomes for communities across County Roscommon.

A positive first Annual Meeting — and an important step forward for Roscommon LCSP 🤝
An Garda Síochána Roscommon Roscommon County Council

18/08/2026

CCTV in Ireland is in widespread use and there is an increased demand to have access to third-party CCTV systems to tackle a range of offences, including drug-related crimes, vehicle and property crimes, and public-order offences.

Today, An Garda Síochána has launched a public consultation for a draft Code of Practice on third-party live Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) feeds – ie CCTV footage made by a controller who is a third party to An Garda Síochána and which is provided as a monitor feed to An Garda Síochána. The aim of the Code of Practice is to provide further detail on the general operation of third-party live CCTV feeds - and An Garda Síochána is now seeking input on it from members of the public.

Click here to read more about the public consultation, download the draft Code of Practice and submit your feedback ➡️
https://bit.ly/4gzoTjw

Feedback must be submitted by 14 September 2026.

31/07/2026

Are you affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use?

Supporting someone through substance misuse can be challenging, and it can take a toll on your own wellbeing too. If you are feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support, please know that you do not have to face it alone.

The Roscommon Drug & Alcohol Family Support Service provides free, confidential support for adults aged 18+, including one-to-one support, information, family programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and guidance tailored to your needs.

📞 Noreen Burke - 087 4710488
📧 [email protected]

Please share this post to help ensure that anyone who may need support knows where to find it. 💙

23/07/2026

17/07/2026

A very welcome step forward in strengthening protections for individuals and families affected by domestic, s*xual and gender-based violence.
The passage of this important legislation includes:
✅ Jennie's Law, creating a public register of domestic violence convictions.
✅ Valerie's Law, allowing for the removal or restriction of guardianship rights where a parent has killed the other parent of their child.
✅ The criminalisation of the exploitative practice of "s*x for rent".
✅ Stronger protections around the disclosure of counselling notes in criminal trials.
These measures represent a significant commitment to tackling domestic, s*xual and gender-based violence and supporting victims and survivors. Well done to all involved in bringing this legislation forward.

Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD has secured completion in the Dáil and Seanad of significant reforming legislation that will strengthen protections for women and children as part of the government's efforts to combat domestic, s*xual and gender-based violence.

The new legislation includes Jennie's Law which provides for a public register of judgments for those convicted of domestic violence; Valerie's Law which provides for the removal or restriction of guardianship rights from a parent convicted of killing the other parent of their child; the criminalisation of the exploitative practice of seeking ‘s*x for rent’ and presumed non-disclosure of counselling notes in criminal trials.

The new laws will now go forward to President Connolly to be signed.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZEcTx

15/07/2026

Warm weather is set to continue, with a Yellow High Temperature Warning remaining in place🥵🌞
If you're planning to spend time on or near the water, please take extra care:
🌊 Swim at lifeguarded locations
🌊 Supervise children at all times
🌊 Avoid alcohol around water
🌊 Wear a lifejacket when boating or taking part in water sports
🌊 Check weather and tide conditions before setting out
Remember, cold water can be dangerous even on a hot day.
For updates visit www.met.ie and www.watersafety.ie

13/07/2026

🚔 Operation Lifesaver Programme Delivers Powerful Message to Summer Students🚔
Our Roscommon County Council summer students took part in the Garda Operation Lifesaver Programme , delivered by Sgt. Deirdre Coleman and Garda Enda Keane of Roscommon Road Policing Unit in conjunction with the Roscommon Local Community Safety Partnership.
The morning included real-life road safety accounts, drug and alcohol testing demonstrations, and an immersive VR experience that placed students in the front seat of a road traffic collision.
A powerful and thought provoking session that highlighted the importance of making safe choices on our roads. Thank you to all involved for delivering and participating in such an impactful programme.
An Garda Síochána Roscommon Roscommon County Council🚦🏍️🚗

24/06/2026

REMINDER - DEADLINE APPRAOCHING
📣 Call for Expressions of Interest – Roscommon LCSP
Roscommon County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from organisations and groups across County Roscommon that work with or represent young people to join Roscommon’s Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP).
👉 How to apply:
Submit your Expression of Interest through My Online Services on the Roscommon County Council website.
⏰ Deadline:
Friday, 26 June at 5:00