National Heritage Week comes to a close today but there is still lots of things for all the family to do throughout Roscommon today. Music and Song Harpist Teresa O’Donnell will perform music by Carolan, Moore, Percy French and classical and contemporary music at Castlecoote House from 3pm. Traditional Singing and Music in the Cloister …
National Heritage Week takes place between the 20th and 28th of August and there will be lots of things to do in Roscommon as well as nationwide. Each day, we’ll publish a list of the Heritage Week Events throughout Roscommon. Saturday Tours Athleague-Fuerty Heritage Group are hosting a guided tour of places of significant historical …
18 members of the Elphin base Windmill Wheelers Cycling Club, are cycling to France to raise funds for local charity SOS Elphin. Support to Overcome Suicide (SOS) Elphin is a voluntary group which was founded in 2005 following a number of tragic deaths in the community. It provides support for families bereaved through suicide and …
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The boil water notice on the North East Roscommon Regional Water Supply scheme is expected to be lifted by the end of September. That’s according to local Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy who has urged Irish Water to strictly adhere to this timeframe as, he says, thousands of householders have been consistently inconvenienced. The scheme …
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Mazda Ireland is pleased to announce the continuation of its sponsorship of Guinness Pro12 Champions, Connacht Rugby and the addition of local hero, Captain John Muldoon has been appointed as the Official Mazda Brand Ambassador. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Pictured at the announcement, alongside the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 are Mazda Brand Ambassadors John …
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A man was seriously injured and four other people were taken to hospital following a two car crash in Brideswell in the early hours of this morning. Image Source: Google Maps The collision occurred on the R363 Brideswell to Athlone Road, 1.5 Kilometres east of the village at approximately 4am. A 23-year-old man, who was …
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Excitement is building in the run-up to the Vhi A Lust for Life Run at Galway Racecourse on Saturday, September 3rd at 10am. Picture Credit: Fergal Phillips Hundreds of Galway runners have already signed up to the event, and a final call has been issued for participants to register ahead of the deadline for online …
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The Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee TD officially opened the new REGARI Recovery College in Roscommon town yesterday. REGARI, which stands for Roscommon/East Galway Advancing Recovery in Ireland, offers courses, workshops, seminars and groupwork on mental health issues and associated areas. These include understanding mental health issues and its …
Roscommon Arts Centre’s Autumn/Winter theatre season kicks off in style as Nomad Theatre Network and Livin’ Dred Theatre Company present Tom Murphy’s BAILEGANGAIRE on September 16th & 17th. This is a major new touring production of Bailegangaire, first performed by Druid Theatre Company in 1985. Directed by Padraic McIntyre, (The Dead School, The Kings of The …
A proposal by Minister for Transport Shane Ross to equalise diesel prices with petrol prices for climate policy reasons through an increase in excise duty has been blasted as outrageous by Michael Fitzmaurice TD. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway say that the proposal “must be resisted, as it would have a major detrimental effect on …
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Athlone return to league action this evening (Friday 26th) when they play host to Cabinteely FC in the first game of Series 4 of this seasons Airtricity League Division 1. This game is a real 6 pointer with a win moving them off the foot of the table while a Cabinteely win would see them …
National Heritage Week takes place between the 20th and 28th of August and there will be lots of things to do in Roscommon as well as nationwide. Each day, we’ll publish a list of the Heritage Week Events throughout Roscommon. Friday Talks Professor Tadhg O’Keeffe presents a lecture entitled “Landscape, Settlement, and Society in Medieval …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated calls for government action on the rising cost of Motor Insurance Premiums, adding that “the scandal must be tackled once and for all”. The Independent TD said “There are practical steps that the Government can take which will assist the reduction in motor insurance premiums. I have received figures this …
A new campaign was launched earlier this week to combat the problem of farm related thefts and rural crime. Jointly organised by Crimestoppers, the Irish Farmers Association, an Garda Síochána and DoneDeal the campaign is aiming to raise awareness among the public and in particular those in the farming community, of the issue of thefts …
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Seven meetings down, two to go! Next Monday, August 29th, sees the penultimate race meeting of the season at Roscommon Races with a mixed card of flat and national hunt racing. The first race is scheduled for 5pm. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox Photography Punters enjoyed glorious sunshine at the last meeting where racegoers were out …
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