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Working Artists Roscommon (WAR) are celebrating 25 years in existence and to mark the occasion they are hosting an exhibition,in conjunction with Roscommon Lamb Festival, in Harrison Court, Roscommon town from April 28th to May 1st. The exhibition will be opened on 28th April at 6.30pm by Arthur Duignan CREATE, who will also officially launch …
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“Madame De Markievicz On Trial” comes to Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday next, April 12th. The drama is centred around Constance Markievicz depicting an event in Dublin at Easter in 1916 when a policeman was fatally shot. It is set in a courtroom and a prison cell during the autumn of 1917, and the dialogue …
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Bord Bia and GIY have launched a competition to dig up Roscommon’s biggest Spudlover and crown Ireland’s Top Tuber. Picture Credit: Patrick Browne GIYers and budding Spud growers are now invited to sow their potatoes and join in ‘SpudLove 2016’, an initiative which is encouraging Irish communities to fall in love with the spud all …
Material Witness the an exhibition of new works by Roscommon artist Nollaig Molloy opened at Roscommon Arts Centre on Easter Saturday. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Using the National Schools Folklore Collection from 1937-38 as a point of departure, Nollaig examines the many stories, material culture and folk customs of County Roscommon, as told by …
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A 6km Fun Run, Walk or “Waddle” takes place in Elphin this Sunday, April 10th, in aid of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation. The event will commence at 1pm with registration in An Bothar Rua from 12:30pm. The entry fee is €10 per person or €20 per family. For more information on Croi …
Cora Mugan is bringing her Art Classes to Kilteevan Community Centre. Starting tonight, Monday April 4th, and running for 6 Weeks Cora will guide participants through working with acrylic paints and the best tips to bring you paintings to life. For more info contact Cora on 086 3365563
A large crowd gathered in The Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim on Friday April 1st as Pieta House launched Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo’s Darkness Into Light 2016 (DIL 2016) series of events in association with Electric Ireland. Picture Credit: Keith Nolan Photography Joan Freeman Founder of Pieta House, was joined by Kevin Molloy from Electric …
Rehearsals are continuing for the Roscommon Youth Theatre’s production of ‘If I was at the GPO we would have won” which is written and directed by Catherine Simon. Picture Credit: Brian Farrell It’s the story of Bridie Reardon (Molly Mew, pictured above with Tara Keane, who plays Lily O’Reilly) a young woman passionate for her …
Children’s performing arts network, Starcamp, reminds parents that plans are advancing for Starcamp Roscommon which will take place in CBS Roscommon, Abbeytown from 2-6th August next. Supported by banana importer Fyffes, the week-long camps for boys and girls aged 4-12 are designed to teach performance and build confidence amongst those taking part through song, dance, …
“They Dared to Challenge, in the Garrison Town of Boyle”, by Barry Feely will be launched tonight in King House, Boyle. The book is a fascinating, highly detailed account of the revolutionary period (1914 – 1922) in the area and features photographs and drawings depicting many of the key events. From archival sources, personal contacts …
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Joan Freeman, Founder of suicide and self-harm crisis centre Pieta House, will launch Darkness Into Light 2016 with Electric Ireland in The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, this evening, Friday, April 1st at 8pm. Writer Michael Harding will be there on the evening to help launch the events. Taking place on Saturday, May 7th, Darkness …
Tomorrow morning seven men from the greater Rooskey area will attempt the unprecedented task of running a mile in each of the 32 counties in the space of 32 hours. This unique “32-32-32 Challenge” is in aid of The Sunflower Rooms Autism Unit, Knockcroghery. Niall Kilcrann, Gerry Donoghue, Brian Hall, Ultan Flynn, Kevin Hoey, Joe …
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The story of Roscommon native Brigid Lyons is among those set to be told in a major exhibition at NUI Galway entitled ‘A University in War and Revolution 1913-1919’ which offers a glimpse into the lives of many individuals from the University caught up in the historic events of the era. The exhibition will be …
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Darren O’Toole, better known to many as Dapper Darren brings his new show “Video (& Pictures) killed the Radio star” to the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday June 25th. This multi-disciplined show features a mix of Stand-up Comedy and poetry and focuses on Darren’s journey from living in Roscommon to moving to London and becoming …
For supporters of Scór, the GAA cultural competition, in the county, all roads lead to Kerry this weekend to support two teams from Elphin in their quest for All-Ireland titles. The Scór Sinsear All-Ireland Final will take place on Saturday at 3pm INEC, Killarney and Roscommon will be represented in the Tráth na gCeist and …
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