12 people, dressed in period costumes, will walk 155 kilometres from Strokestown to Dublin over the coming days as part of the 2017 National Famine Walk. The National Famine Walk takes place from May 27th to June 1st and aims to follow in the footsteps of the 1,490 tenants from Denis Mahon’s estate who were …
The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing …
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National Heritage Week 2017 will take place from 19th to 27th August and we’re making this the year we help more people learn about and enjoy Ireland’s nature. From town wildlife tours to foraging walks to building bee hotels, Heritage Week 2017 is all about being active, having fun and getting involved with our natural …
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available …
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Picture Credit: Gary O’Neill The Heritage Council has announced the details of its 2017 Heritage Grants Schemes under which €800k in funding will be available for projects under its Community Heritage Grants Scheme and Thatch Conservation Scheme. Welcoming the announcement of the Heritage Council Grants Schemes, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, …
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Roscommon County Council is encouraging local groups and individuals to apply for funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund for 2017. Both schemes are administered by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs but applications should be made via Roscommon County Council The Built Heritage Investment Scheme …
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Roscommon County Council is inviting applications for two Heritage Bursaries this year: the Community Heritage Bursary and the Heritage Research Bursary. The aim of the County Roscommon Heritage Plan is to create and promote an increased knowledge, awareness and appreciation of the natural, built and cultural heritage of County Roscommon, and to conserve it for …
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St Johns Parish Heritage Group will hold their September meeting on Wednesday 7th September at 8pm in the Heritage Room, upstairs in St John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow.
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 …
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 …
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. Thursday Genealogy Free family history consultations with Eilish Feeley, Genealogist, Irish Clann Connections in Roscommon …
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. Wednesday Lecture “Which Way Did They Go? The route of Táin Bó Cúailnge in Co. …
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. Tuesday Archaeology On Tuesday afternoon, in Roscommon town there will be a demonstration of Archaeology …
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. Monday For the Kids There’s a Kids Heritage Hunt, organised by Roscommon County Council in …
