Strokestown

Roscommon Solstice Choir

Roscommon Solstice Choir to headline Strokestown Fundraising Concert

The award-winning Roscommon Solstice Choir are set to perform their latest fundraising concert Sunday June 18th. On this occasion all proceeds go to the Strokestown Parish Fund. Special Guests on the night will be the Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra as well as Local Artists Eleanor Hanley and Ryan Owens. Formed in February 2013 as part of …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Nora Maye RIP, late of Strokestown

Sunday 28th May, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff at Oakwood Private Nursing Home, Roscommon. Nora Maye RIP, late of Caldra, Strokestown. Sadly missed by her nephews Peter and Johnny Hand, grandnieces, grandnephew, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McHugh’s Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday from 5.30p.m. with removal at 7p.m. …

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14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon to benefit from funding

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of Strokestown

Monday 1st May, at Roscommon University Hospital, in her 97th year. Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of French Court and formerly of Bridge Street, Strokestown. Predeceased by her husband Martin and much loved mother of Marty, Mary (Sullivan), Helen (Butler) and Peter. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, daughter-in-law Phil, sons-in-law …

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Roscommon Festivals in Roscommon

Four Festivals in Roscommon awarded funding

The Minister of State for Tourism, Patrick O’Donovan has announced that Four Festivals in Roscommon are to receive funding under the Fáilte Ireland 2017 Festivals and Events Programme. The Boyle Arts Festival has been allocated €3,000; the O’Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival in Keadue has been allocated €2,500; the Percy French International Festival in …

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Poetry Day Roscommon Further Education

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland this Thursday in your local library!

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece. …

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National Famine Walk Listed Buildings in Roscommon Jim Callery Roscommon Strokestown Show Strokestown Park House parkrun

Heritage Council calls on public to vote for Roscommon man in European Public Choice Award

The Heritage Council is encouraging the Irish public to get behind Roscommon man and founder of the Irish National Famine Museum & Archive, Jim Callery, and vote for him in a prestigious award. Jim was recently announced as winner in the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards in the category …

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Strokestown Golf Club

Strokestown Golf Club host Ladies Inter-Club Competition

Strokestown Golf Club hosted the Ladies Inter-club competition on Sunday last, April 2nd. The event was a huge success with 56 ladies playing in glorious sunshine. After the Golf the ladies retreated to the Clubhouse for food and the presentation of prizes. Strokestown Golf Club Lady Captain, Helena King thanked all the ladies who supported …

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Strokestown Community Playground

The Eliminator comes to Strokestown

Strokestown Community Playground fundraising committee are delighted to introduce “The Eliminator” An Action packed, fun, multi-inflatable, activity event. “The Eliminator” includes fun and challenging games such as snake pit, human football, wipe out, bungee run, slippery sailing , gladiator jousting and many more. The eliminator had been described as “An Electrify knock-em-out team challenge where …

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