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Curtains up for the 2016 Roscommon Drama Festival

Curtains up for the 2016 Roscommon Drama Festival

The 2016 Roscommon Drama Festival begins this Friday night and runs until March 12th. It will be officially opened with a Wine reception at 7.15pm followed by Claregalway’s Compántas Lir with their production of “Proof” by David Auburn. Tickets can be booked through the Arts Centre Box Office on 09066 258240 / www.roscommonartscentre.ie The complete

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Rural Ireland plan central to Fitzmaurice’s negotiations

Rural Ireland plan central to Fitzmaurice’s negotiations

A comprehensive plan for Rural communities will form the “Central Plank” in any of Michael Fitzmaurice’s negotiations with parties regarding the formation of the new Government. Speaking this morning the Roscommon Galway TD said “Since the election many parties including Fianna Fail have latched on to the call for a much improved deal for rural

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Castlemine Farms feature on new Course in Food Innovation and  Entrepreneurship

Castlemine Farms feature on new Course in Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Free part-time HEA funded Springboard course commences on March 10th Kilbride man Brendan Allen of Castlemine Farms is one of the contributors to a new Certificate in Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship course at the GMIT Mayo campus in Castlebar. Fully funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), this part-time Springboard programme is designed to encourage

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Lecture on “Black Pigs Dyke” at Roscommon Historical Society Meeting

Lecture on “Black Pigs Dyke” at Roscommon Historical Society Meeting

A meeting of the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday next, March 8th at 8.30pm in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. A lecture will take place on the subject of the Black Pigs Dyke by Coilin O’Driscoll of Kilkenny Archaeology. The Black Pigs Dyke project was funded by a number

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South Roscommon Singers Circle host Jimmy Crowley

South Roscommon Singers Circle host Jimmy Crowley

The South Roscommon Singers Circle Special Guest for their March session is none other than legendary Cork balladeer Jimmy Crowley. Jimmy will present an intimate concert in the cosy setting of Murray’s Lounge, Knockcroghery, on this Saturday 5th March from 8-9:30pm ahead of the group’s regular “First Saturday” session. There will be a modest admission

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Fitzmaurice calls for common sense to prevail on Turf Cutting

Fitzmaurice calls for common sense to prevail on Turf Cutting

“Work is continuing all the time to address the problems associated with turf cutting.” says Roscommon-Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice. “I have spent almost 20 years addressing this issue and will continue to do so on behalf of turf cutters in the constituency and throughout the country.” “As another turf-cutting season approaches, works are been

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Regional Digital Hub for Roscommon will rejuvenate local businesses – Murphy

Regional Digital Hub for Roscommon will rejuvenate local businesses – Murphy

– Up to €1m will be available to Roscommon County Council under FF strategy – Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon Cllr. Eugene Murphy has secured a commitment to roll out a Regional Digital Hub for Roscommon if elected to Government. This pledge is part of the party’s policy to support entrepreneurs and start-up

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