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
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The 3rd Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of RPM Ireland and children with Autism will be held in Lough Key Forest Park on Tuesday December 27th at 2pm. RPM Rapid Prompting Method) Ireland is a charity which is supporting Education and Communication to those living with Autism. Registration will be open from 1.30pm and
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Vhi and parkrun Ireland today announced details of a new five-year partnership which will see Vhi become the presenting partner for parkrun Ireland. This partnership will enabling the community-based running events to further develop and grow. Vhi will become the first presenting partner of parkrun globally. The partnership with Vhi will assist parkrun Ireland to
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The children of Ballyforan NS are performing two Plays in Ballyforan Hall on Tuesday next, December 20th. “The Amazing Adventures of Superstan” and “A Nurse’s Crisis” will have something for all the family. “The Amazing Adventures of Superstan” features Stanley Marvel, who may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville, but he’s happy to read his
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The former Xtra-Vision Shop on Main Street, Roscommon Town will host the REDDOT 2016 Visual Arts Exhibition from Friday December 16th until Christmas Eve; Saturday December 24th. The REDDOT 2016 Visual Arts Exhibition is a group exhibition featuring local Artists, with a live performance by Noel Molloy of his work “DA DA MA MA THE
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For over 39 years, Ireland’s musical legends the Fureys have been selling out concerts worldwide. Picture Credit: Don MacMonagle They return to Roscommon Arts Centre for another great night of Irish music, songs and stories on Saturday 21st January at 8pm. Hear them sing their timeless classics including ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green
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