Roscommon Town - Ireland
Roscommon Town is the County town of County Roscommon and is located approximately 30 km from Athlone and Longford, 80 km from Galway city and 140 km from Dublin.
Roscommon Town is situated at the intersection of the National Secondary routes N60, N61 and N63 and the Regional Road R366, and is served by the Dublin-Westport Railway line. Roscommon Town Rural and Urban population combined is 5840 (2006 Census) which is an increase of 9.8%.
The town is home to a number of buildings and features of historical and archaeological significance including Roscommon Castle and Abbey and the Old Roscommon Gaol (County Library). It is paradise for enthusiasts of water related activities with its close location to the River Shannon and the many lakelands. Roscommon has a very successful Arts Centre which hosts a dynamic and ambitious multi-disciplinary programme of events all year round. Roscommon also hosts a very modern race course with stand and reserved enclosures with regular meetings throughout the year.
Growth in the retail sector has been dramatic over recent years and Roscommon now boast almost all the major multiples aswell as many internationally recognized retail outlets. Roscommon has many high quality restaurants and hotels as well as many indoor and outdoor leisure facilities
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Ireland - October 2015
Faith at Roscommon Arts Centre
Presented by Guna Nua Theatre in association with Civic Theatre
World Premiere
Written by Paul Meade
Faith tells the story of Michael, a man trying to cope with the stresses of redundancy and a new role as a stay at home husband. He meets a charismatic friend who gives him new hope and a new job, guarding an empty office block in the IFSC. They while away the hours with daredevil tricks, impromptu games of football and sorting out the meaning of life. But his new-found optimism and low-paid employment don't wash at home. He soon finds himself with a serious dilemma. The scene is set for confrontation between Michael's responsibilities at home and the survival of his sense of self, even his sanity. Faith is an exploration of one man's struggle to find himself in post-boom Ireland.
Ep2 The making of How to Square a Circle
Episode 2 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Ep5. The making of How to Square a Circle
Episode 5 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Ep4 The making of H2SAC
Episode 4 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Ep 6. The making of How to Square a Circle
Episode 6 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Ep.3 The making of How to Square a Circle
Episode 3 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Ep7. The making of How to Square a Circle
Episode 7 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Ep1. The making of How to Square a Circle
Episode 1 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full tour details here:
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
How to Square a Circle National Tour Video
How to Square a Circle
by Aisling ní Cheallaigh and Ronan Brady
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Video by:
The Dig
All his life Mac has wanted to be an Archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories. But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove what he finds is what he thinks it is. Will people believe him, or is this just another of his tall tales?
Performer and writer Paul Curley, designer Ger Clancy and director Robert Alan Evans, bring this brand new adventure to life. THE DIG spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that will delight and charm audiences young and old.
Supported by The Arts Council Theatre Touring Award, Irish Theatre Institute and Roscommon Arts Centre.
Darkness into Light Roscommon 2015
The Convent of Mercy was the new starting point for what is the fourth year of Darkness Into Light in Roscommon Town. There was a great turnout for the event as participants walked together, sharing experiences as dawn broke. - No one should walk alone!
Darkness Into Light is the flagship annual fundraising and awareness event for Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of suicide and self-harm
Videography: Maurice Sirr
Date: 9th May 2015
How to Square a Circle Audience Reaction Dublin Fringe 2019
Audience reactions to the award winning How to Square a Circle at Dublin Fringe Festival 2019
howtosquareacircle.com
How to Square a Circle
by Aisling ní Cheallaigh and Ronan Brady
Full 2019 tour details here:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
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Concerns over future of Roscommon care centre
Relatives of patients at a County Roscommon care centre have staged a protest over concerns that the facility is to be closed down and that twenty people may be transferred to other units miles from the area.
The HSE has said a review of operations is taking place at the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea, but nothing has been ruled in or ruled out at this stage about the centre's future.
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Roscommon County Youth Theatre - Photo Reel
A collection of images taken from workshops, trips, photo-shoots, rehearsals and productions that Roscommon County Youth Theatre have done.
RCYT is a professional youth theatre organisation designed to provide opportunities for young people who wish to become involved in acting and theatre. While many members aspire to go on to careers in theatre and the film industry, it is equally rewarding for those who have no desire to pursue theatre professionally - and for everyone RCYT is a supportive youth network where members will develop their creativity, gain self confidence and make new friends.
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The Quad Youth Centre Foroige, Roscommon- Stub it Out, Don't Lose Out (Senior)
A young non-smoker has good teeth, nails and skin but peer-pressure encourages him to start smoking. He sees his friends playing outside and has a decision to make.
This short film was made by young people from The Quad Youth Centre Foroige, Roscommon as part of their participation in the Irish Cancer Society X-HALE Youth Smoking Prevention and Education Programme. For more information about X-HALE visit cancer.ie/xhale
Joan Clarke's Learner Story - Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board
On the 26th February 2016, AONTAS held the first ever National Adult Learner Forum in the Mansion House, Dublin. Joan Clarke, a deaf learner from Galway and Rocommon ETB shared her inspirational story at the event.
We Banjo 3 Finale at Roscommon Art Centre
via YouTube Capture
Ep 9 How to Square a Circle Headstuff Podcast
Episode 9 of the creation of 'How to Square a Circle'
Full 2019 tour details here:
Link to full podcast:
Roscommon Arts Centre: August 29th
The Lír Theatre, Dublin Fringe Festival: September 18th - 21st
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght: October 24th - 25th
Black Box theatre, Galway: October 30th
The Everyman, Cork: November 18th
LEME Festival, Portugal: Sunday 8th December
The Alley, Strabane: January 9th
The Mermaid, Bray: January 11th
Ronan:
Aisling:
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
Roscommon Arts Centre
THISISPOPBABY's POPbase
Roscommon County Youth Theatre
A collection of video clips taken from recordings of some of RCYT's productions along with member's opinions on joining Youth Theatre.
RCYT is a professional youth theatre organisation designed to provide opportunities for young people who wish to become involved in acting and theatre. While many members aspire to go on to careers in theatre and the film industry, it is equally rewarding for those who have no desire to pursue theatre professionally - and for everyone RCYT is a supportive youth network where members will develop their creativity, gain self confidence and make new friends.
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Roscommon Arts Centre
Roscommon County Council