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
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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,
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“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
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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
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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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One of the stand-out performances in Roscommon Arts Centre of 2014 returns tomorrow, Wednesday March 30th at 8pm! Photo Credit: Pat Redmond “SWING’ is comedy which follows the blossoming relationship between May and Joe as they fumble through romantic dilemmas, career problems, life choices, and dance steps! Joe (Arthur Riordan) used to run the family
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The 2016 County Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Elphin this weekend with traditional Music, Song and Dance throughout the town over three days. Photo Credit: Deirdre Parnell, Roscommon Comhaltas PRO The Fleadh will be officially opened on Sunday at 4:30pm by Tom Shine, Chairperson of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Roscommon. The opening ceremony will be
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“Be sure to set those clocks” says the Roscommon Easter Parade Committee, “there’s an hour less in bed and the parade is starting an hour early so make sure you’re in town on time!” The Roscommon Easter Parade is all set to be a stunning start to what promises to be one of the busiest
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There’s lots of things to do in Roscommon throughout Easter Weekend and something to suit everybody. Below is our day by day guide of some of the events taking place and we have a separate comprehensive Roscommon Sport Preview here Good Friday The Annual Carrick Golf Club Poker Classic gets under way in the Clubhouse
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Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo Our Easter Bingo takes place on Good Friday night, commencing at 8:30pm. There will be Easter Eggs galore and a Raffle on the night so come along, we’d love to see you there. Fitness Classes Fun Fitness classes commencing next Tuesday 29th March at 8pm. For more information contact Martina
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Padraig Pearses GAA Club are holding a Health and Addiction Awareness Meeting in their Clubhouse – at Woodmount, Creagh on Monday next, March 21st, at 8pm. Speakers on the night include: Liam Curley – Addiction Counselling Expert Justin Campbell – Roscommon Senior Team Hurling Manager and Counsellor Niall McNamee – Current Offaly Senior Footballer and
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Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Football Association are running their Annual Multi Activity Easter Camp for Girls and Boys aged 5 to 13. The camps will take place in Dr. Hyde Park Roscommon, Kilglass Gaels GAA Park, Michael Glaveys GAA Park and Clann na nGael GAA Grounds, Johnstown from Monday 21st to Thurs 24th March from 9:30a.m
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