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Roscommon LEADER and Public Participation Network go on tour

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Roscommon Public Participation Network and Roscommon LEADER Partnership have joined forces to bring information roadshows to seven venues throughout Roscommon. The aim of the Roadshows is to give community and voluntary organisations and individuals the opportunity to find out more about programmes and supports available from both organisations. Roscommon LEADER Partnership delivers a range of rural, …

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Ballaghaderren native Pearce Hanley joins new AFL Club

Ballaghaderreen, Other sports, Sport

Ballaghaderren native and Aussie Rule star Pearce Hanley has joined the Gold Coast Suns from the Brisbane Lions as part of a three-way trade. Picture Credit: Darren England / The Courier-Mail Hanley, 27, had clocked up 129 senior appearances over his nine seasons in the AFL. In addition he featured in the top five of …

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Important Public Meeting in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News

A public meeting will be held in Durkin’s Bar and Restaurant, Ballaghaderreen this Wednesday, October 19th, to debate how a €440,000 community fund should be used to benefit the locality. The money was raised by the people of Ballaghaderreen over the past 30 year and had originally been earmarked for a Swimming Pool. In April …

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Charity Open mic night in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Things to do

Spells Rum and Black Music Club, Ballaghaderreen are hosting an Open Mic night this Friday, October 14th, in aid of the Refugee Camp at Calais. The night will feature Music, song, poems and more. Admission is free but there will be a Raffle and donation Jar available. All funds raised will go towards providing urgent …

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Plenty of things to do in Roscommon for Culture Night

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Culture Night 2016 takes place tomorrow, Friday September 16th, and there are lots of things to do in Roscommon with something to suit everyone. Music Spells Rum & Black Club, Ballaghaderreen is the venue for a West African traditional drumming workshop with Slí na Croí – Malinké Music of Upper Guinea, West Africa, from 8.30 …

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“Great opportunities for people in Creative Sector” – Maura Hopkins

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins launched the Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the Ignite Creative Pod on Friday last at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference in the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. Senator Hopkins stated that “the Creative Communities Igniting Change project is working to create entrepreneurial opportunities for people in this area involved in the creative sector …

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Mayor of Roscommon to open Ballaghaderreen Art Exhibition

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Things to do

The Annual Ballaghaderreen Art Exhibition, organised by Ballaghaderreen & Districts Development Ltd, opens this evening, Wednesday July 20th, at 7:30pm and runs until July 27th. The Exhibition will be held in the Old FBD Offices, at the Square, and will be opened by Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Councillor Tony Ward, this evening. The opening …

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Gaelectric launches 4.0 MW Ballaghaderreen Wind Farm

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Local News, News

Renewable energy and energy storage group, Gaelectric, has officially launched its ninth operating wind farm today at Roosky, 2.5km south of Ballaghaderreen. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association Roosky is a 4.0 Megawatt wind farm comprising of two German-made Enercon turbines. It will generate sufficient renewable power to provide 10,800 megawatt-hours of electricity which is …

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Ballaghaderreen native returns to Roscommon Arts Centre

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Things to do

Ballaghaderreen’s Julie Sharkey returns to Roscommon Arts Centre tomorrow night, Thursday June 23rd, with her own one-woman show “A Game Called Lucy Finally Wins”. Written and directed by CC Kiely “A Game Called Lucy Finally Wins” is a play within a game show where the stories of Lucy’s (played by Julie) life are revealed entirely …

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Ballaghaderreen Cycling Club host Charity Cycle

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Other sports, Sport, Things to do

Ballaghaderreen Cycling Club in association with Reachout.com are hosting a Charity Cycle this Sunday, May 22nd. Reachout.com provides an on-line support network for the mental wellbeing of young adults up to 25 years of age. There are three routes on offer, catering for all levels of ability – a 100km Cycle will get under way …

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Bank of Ireland Enterprise Event in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Local News, Things to do

St Nathy’s College Ballaghaderreen is the latest venue for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Roadshow which takes place tomorrow, Friday May 20th, from 4pm. The Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town programme aims to bring local businesses, education, sports and cultural organisations together, boosting the participating town’s economic activity and tomorrow’s event will feature 90 …

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1916 commemoration takes place in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, News

A commemoration to mark volunteers from Ballaghaderreen who were arrested during the 1916 Rising took place in the town on Saturday. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea The commemoration marked an event which occurred approximately one week after the surrender of the Irish Volunteers in Dublin. British army troops from Boyle accompanied by the local RIC, …

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Roscommon Support Group Healthcare course

Carers Support Network to be established in Roscommon – East Galway

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A number of volunteers have come together to establish a Carers Support Network in the Roscommon – East Galway area where it is estimated some 4,000 Carers provide essential home care services for people and loved ones without whom the state would have to intervene. This voluntary support group envisage monthly meetings rotating around the …

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FAI Child Welfare Workshop in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Soccer, Sport, Things to do

Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE The FAI are hosting a Child Welfare Workshop at Ballaghaderreen Community Park on Tuesday 22nd March. The course will run from 7-10pm and the cost is €10 per person. For further details please contact Adrian Carberry, FAI Football Development Officer for Roscommon on 086 045 5957 or email [email protected] …

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