The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) are hosting a unique fundraising event in aid of the Simon Communities of Ireland at the Roscommon County Council HQ, Áras an Chontae, tomorrow. John Parker MRIAI, a Director of ABK Architects – the designers of the award-winning Roscommon County Council HQ, will be give 20 …
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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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An innovative series of evening seminars will take place to promote the value of rural Ireland and all the services available. The seminar series, titled Expand Your Horizons 2017, will take place from the end of January to March and is jointly organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network (NRN). The events will foster …
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Direct from the USA, the No. 1 Johnny Cash Tribute right across America The Man in Black comes to Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday 11 February at 8pm sharp. Featuring Terry Lee Goffee and his band, The Man in Black is one show you won’t want to miss. Terry sings like Johnny, looks like Johnny …
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Castlerea Musical Society are proud to present the West of Ireland Premiere of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ in The Hub, Castlerea from Wednesday 8th February. The show will run at 8pm nightly with the last show on Saturday February 11th. Tickets are €15 each and there will be special concessions on our opening night for OAP’S …
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World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on the 2nd of February to raise global awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet. This particular date is chosen because it marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on …
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Since releasing her debut album last summer, Rooskey singer Eimear Reynolds has been busy performing and promoting the album around the country and she is delighted to be coming to the Roscommon Arts Centre on January 28th. ‘Say the Words’, the title track of the album and is written by Eimear Reynolds and it joins …
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Cork based artist/photographer Dara McGrath has been selected by world renowned photographer Martin Parr as the winner of the 2017 Roscommon Arts Centre Contemporary Photography Award. The aim of the Award is to provide a photographer with the opportunity to produce a body of work for exhibition at Roscommon Arts Centre and Belfast Exposed Futures …
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The Shannon System Flood Alliance are hosting a public meeting on the proposed Shannon Basin Restoration and maintenance Programme in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone on Monday January 30th. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The Shannon System Flood Alliance have organised the meeting to coincide with the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working …
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland has announced that the nominations for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017 are open. The public are able to choose their favourites across 20 categories including Best Restaurant, Best Casual Dining, Best Chef, Best Seafood Experience, Best World Cuisine and more. Nominations can be made via www.irishtimes.com/irishrestaurantawards from now until Wednesday …
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The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Childrens Art Competition has begun. Last year students from across Co. Roscommon entered the event in their numbers, which is now in its 63rd year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. Pictured above, viewing two of …
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The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships and the All-Nations equivalents will take place on the June Bank Holiday at the grounds and lands of St Brigids GAA Club, Kiltoom. The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships are set to provide a big a tourism boost to the area, with over 200 competitors …
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Roscommon Arts Centre in association with the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, are hosting their third event in the concert series specifically designed for babies and their loved ones on Saturday 14th January. At Beethoven Babies, participants will get to experience classical music together, performed by outstanding musician Niamh Crowley, in a safe, secure and child-friendly …
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Wellness Coach Alison Canavan is calling on people across to the country to get growing their own food in 2017. Deadline for applications for €70,000 Get Ireland Growing Fund looming. Alison has teamed up with GIY and Energia for the ‘Energia Get Ireland Growing’ initiative which offers community and voluntary organisations the opportunity to apply …
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There are lots of Charity Fundraising events taking place throughout Roscommon today and the following is a selection. Walks and Runs A fundraising walk in aid of Western Alzheimer Association gets underway at 12pm in Roscommon town, starting from Hannon’s Hotel on the Athlone Road. There are two distances to choose from – 5k and …
