Things to do

Your guide to upcoming events, courses and things to do in County Roscommon.

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Major fundraiser in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services

A major fund-raising night in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will be held at Jack’s Live Venue, Castle Street, Roscommon on Friday October 14th. The Rockin’ Rossies and special guests will perform and the night will be completed by a 80s’ and 90s’ Disco with Seamus Duke. A launch night

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Strokestown Agricultural Show to feature new Food Fair

‘Flavours from the Heart of Ireland‘ is a new food and drinks fair which will form part of Strokestown Agricultural Show at Strokestown Park House on September 10th and 11th. Picture Credit:strokestownpark.ie The Strokestown Agricultural Show is one of oldest and longest running show of its kind in Ireland and is celebrating it’s 150th anniversary

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Ballintubber

Ballintubber hosts Eileen Óg Festival and Heritage weekend

Ballintubber is currently playing host to a month of cultural, historical and musical events to coincided with arrival of American archaeologists and students who will be residing and working in the area. The festivities were launched on June 25th and feature something for everyone including “Day in the Bog”, Traditional Music Song and Dance and

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National Heritage Week

Roscommon groups reminded to register for National Heritage Week

Roscommon groups who intend participating in National Heritage Week are reminder to register their event on www.heritageweek.ie by Sunday July 10th to ensure it is included in the printed Roscommon Event Guide. Celebrating the stories of people and place over 100 years, this year National Heritage Week runs from 20-28th August. This year’s theme is

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Centra

Centra offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to one lucky child!

Centra is calling on the nation to show them their best attempt at a sideline cut to be in with a chance of winning the once in a lifetime opportunity of being a flag-bearer at the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final on September 4th. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE The Centra Sideline Cut Challenge,

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Boyle Arts Festival

Eclectic Classical and Trad Programme at Boyle Arts Festival

Showcasing the finest performers from the world of Classical and Traditional Music has always been one of the cornerstones on which the Boyle Arts Festival is firmly established and the 2016 Festival, which will start on July 21st, is no different. By Brendan McGee This year, audiences can look forward to some very special appearances

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Padraig Keane Memorial

Padraig Keane Memorial Race on Saturday

The Padraig Keane Memorial Race, formerly known as the ‘Lake O’Flynn’ Road Race takes place this Saturday, July 2nd at 3pm in Ballinlough. The event has been re-named in memory of the legendary athlete who hailed from Ballinlough and ran internationally for Ireland. Padraig passed away in January this year. Runners, walkers and joggers of

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Happy Camping this summer at Roscommon Arts Centre

Roscommon Arts Centre has a fantastic line up of summer camps for kids aged 4+ this July and August. Whether its singing, dancing, drama or lego….they may have just the summer activity for someone you know! Picture Credit: Brian Farrell Photography Music In July mini-camps for pre-school and juniors “Singskool” rolls into town. Early Childhood

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Roscommon Racecourse

July Meeting at Roscommon Races just days away

The racing will be competitive and the fashion stakes will be high as Roscommon Races hosts a two-day meeting on Monday and Tuesday next, July 4th and 5th. SuperValu Ladies Evening on Monday Monday’s Racing begins at 5.55pm and with the feature race of the evening being the Lenebane Stakes with €45,000 in prize money,

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