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Roscommon Support Group host November Bereavement Meeting

Roscommon Support Group host November Bereavement Meeting

A Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday next November 9th, at the Roscommon Support Group Resource Centre, Derrane. The support group meeting will take place from 11am to 12pm and refreshments will be served. Transport maybe provided by prior arrangement. For further details contact Deirdre on 09066 25852 (ext. 260) from Monday to Wednesday, […]

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1 venue, 1 week, 2 amazing entertainers at Roscommon Arts Centre

1 venue, 1 week, 2 amazing entertainers at Roscommon Arts Centre

Roscommon Arts Centre presents two fantastic nights of entertainment in the one week with Michael Harding taking to the stage on Wednesday 9th November and Conal Gallen bringing his show Only Joking to the stage on Saturday 12th November. Michael Harding is one of Ireland’s most distinctive writers and storytellers and his recent memoirs Staring

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Frenchpark launch of “Forgotten Patriot: Douglas Hyde”

Frenchpark launch of “Forgotten Patriot: Douglas Hyde”

Pictured at Áras an Uachtaráin recently are L-R Zhen Yao; Eva Moran, Eddie Murphy, President Michael D. Higgins, Brian Murphy, Jerry Crean, Mary Murphy, Kathryn Murphy and Joe Moran. The local launch of “Forgotten Patriot: Douglas Hyde” will takes place tomorrow, in the Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard, Frenchpark tomorrow, Friday October 28th, at 6pm. The

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Roscommon County Council to host  free Japanese knotweed workshops

Roscommon County Council to host free Japanese knotweed workshops

Japanese knotweed is an invasive herbaceous perennial that can seriously damage houses, buildings, hard surfaces and infrastructure growing through concrete, tarmac and other hard surfaces. Since it was introduced as an ornamental plant in the 19th Century from Japan, Japanese Knotweed has spread across the island of Ireland, particularly along watercourses, transport routes and waste

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One week to go to Kilglass Gaels Fancy Dress Ball

One week to go to Kilglass Gaels Fancy Dress Ball

Kilglass Gaels GAA Spooky Halloween Fancy Dress Ball, with Bonfire, takes place in the “INDOOR MARQUEE” at the Kilglass Gaels Sportshall on Sunday 30th October. The evening begins with Underage activities from 6 to 9pm including Childrens Fancy Dress, Ducking, Bite The Apple, Face Painting, Bonfire, School’s Art Competition, Underage disco and other surprise activities.

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Boyle Musical Society announce Ticket details for Hairspray

Boyle Musical Society announce Ticket details for Hairspray

With just over three weeks to go until opening night, Boyle Musical Society are delighted to announce that tickets for their eagerly anticipated new show, ‘Hairspray’, will go on sale at 12pm on Saturday October 29th. By Brendan McGee, Picture Credit: Benny Morgan Tickets can be booked or purchased from the Boyle Musical Society ticket

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Boyle hosts 21st annual Run, Walk n Roll in aid of Cancer Research

Boyle hosts 21st annual Run, Walk n Roll in aid of Cancer Research

Boyle’s 21st annual Run, Walk n Roll in aid of Cancer Research will take place on Sunday next October 23rd. Registration will be from 1.30pm with the Run / Walk starting from St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle at 3pm. The route goes through the town via Main Street, Abbeytown, Maple Drive, Carrick Road and returning back

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Roscommon Arts Centre to host Award winning “SCORCH”

Roscommon Arts Centre to host Award winning “SCORCH”

Roscommon Arts Centre hosts Stacey Gregg’s award winning play Scorch on Thursday October 20th at 8pm. Scorch has just returned from a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it picked up no less than five awards, including Best Actor for Amy McAllister. Amy McAllister portrays a troubled teenage girl called Kez that

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R Time – A New Traditional Music Initiative for Teenagers

R Time – A New Traditional Music Initiative for Teenagers

Roscommon Arts Centre has enlisted the expertise of professional musicians Alan Kelly and Steph Germia to help establish “R Time” – Roscommon traditional Irish Music Ensemble. Roscommon Arts Centre are looking for 20 young people aged 12 – 19, who are already somewhat experienced traditional musicians and who would be interested in meeting and working

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