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The County Roscommon racecourse... is steeped in the National Hunt tradition. The first ever recorded race meeting took place in 1837 and was organised by the British military which then had a base in the town. ..
 
 
Welcome to Irelands best kept secret, the County of Roscommon
With so much natural beauty you will soon discover that the County of Roscommon is Ireland best kept secret, come and find out for yourself!!

We are delighted to welcome you to our website and hope you are able to spend some time online before you come and spend time with us here in Irelands Heart the County of Roscommon

So Please look at our calender of events below
County Roscommon Events 2008
 
January 2008

Roscommon Arts Centre.

Roscommon Town. Tel: +353 (0)90 6625824

24th Jan 2008- Mike Denver in concert.

31st Jan 2008-Theatre- The Tailor and Ansty.

 

February 2008

Roscommon Arts Centre.

Roscommon Town. Tel: +353 (0)90 6625824

5th Feb 2008-Dance-I cant Make it Alone.

 

 
March 2008

Roscommon Drama Festival.

Roscommon Town. Tel: +353 (0)90 6625824

Fri 07.Mar.2008 to Sat 15.Mar.2008

Roscommon Drama Festival promises to be a celebration of amatuer drama with 8 performances by some of Irelands leading drama groups.

County Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil.

Athleague Village. Tel: +353 (0)90 6663602

Sat 22.Mar.2008 to Mon 24.Mar.2008

Traditional Irish music,Dancing, and song.A lively weekend is gauranteed.Come along and enjoy the craic!

 
April 2008
 
 
 
May 2008

King House.

Boyle.Tel: +353 (0)71 9663242

Sun 11.May.2008 to Sat 17.May.2008

Maureen O Suillivan commemorative event.A week long exhibition of the life of the famous actress, Maureen O Sullivan,who was born in Boyle.

 

Roscommon Races.

Roscommon Town.Tel: +353 (0)87 2203288

Mon 19.May 2008.

The sport of Kings. Day and evening meetings in Roscommon Racecourse.

 
June 2008

Roscommon Races.

Roscommon Town.Tel: +353 (0)87 2203288

Sun 08.Jun.2008 to Mon 09.Jun.2008

The sport of Kings. Day and evening meetings in Roscommon Racecourse.

 
July 2008

Dr Douglas Hyde Summer School of Traditional Irish Music and Dance.

Ballaghadereen.Tel: +353 (0)86 8272300

Sat 05.Jul.2008 to Sat 12.Jul.2008.
 

Roscommon Races.

Roscommon Town.Tel: +353 (0)87 2203288

Mon 07.Jul.2008 to Tue 08.Jul.2008
 

Boyle Arts Festival

Boyle.Tel: +353 (0)71 9663085

Fri 25.Jul.2008 to Fri 01.Aug.2008.

Highly regarded,the festival includes contemporary Irish Art,classical music,drama,literature,comedy,and childrens events.

 

O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival.

Boyle.Tel: +353 (0)71 9647247

Sun 27.Jul.2008 to Sat 02.Aug.2008

Tuition given in traditional music,song and dance,harp,sean nos,and set dancing.

 
August 2008

Roscommon Races.

Roscommon Town.Tel: +353 (0)87 2203288

Tue 05.Aug.2008.

Mon 18.Aug.2008.

 
 
September 2008

Roscommon Races.

Roscommon Town.Tel: +353 (0)87 2203288

Mon 01.Sep.2008.

Mon 29.sep.2008.

Suck Valley Walking Festival.

Athleague.Tel: +353(0)90 6663602

 

Sat.13.Sept.Sun.14.Sept 2008.

Suck Valley Walking Festival Date:13th/14th September.

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Explore the beauty of the Suck River valley Region of Co.Roscommon in this two day Walking festival.

From the committed walking enthusiast looking for a challenging walking experience, to the novice walker looking for a gentle but invigorating walk,our graded walks complete with guides and commentary offer something for everyone.

Sat 13th:Walk 1:Ballintubber to Athleague 29km. Walk 2:Donamon to Athleague 13km. Walkers will be bussed to the starting points after registration.Refreshments available in the Angling Centre.

Sunday 14th :Walk :Mount Talbot to Athleague 8km.Fun Day for all the family,treasure/creepy crawley hunt for the kids,face painting,bouncy Castle.

Nature talk/slide show by special Guest Dermot Sommers, acclaimed writer and broadcaster.

Registration is FREE. maps and brochures will be provided.Registration at the Suck valley Angling Centre at 9.30 on Sat 13th and Sunday 14th of September.

For Further details contact

Suck Valley Angling Centre

Tel:090 66 63602 email:info@suckvalley.com

Festival Organiser: John Kelly 086 0759854

 
 
October 2008

Feile Frank McCann.

Strokestown.Tel; +353 (0)86 8151119

Thu 09.Oct.2008 to Sun 12.Oct.2008

A Festival of traditional music,Dance and song in honour of the late Frank McCann.

 
November 2008
 
 
 
December 2008
 
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

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