Roscommon

Roscommon Film Night

The forge club, a new venue operating out of MJ Henry’s pub in Cootehall, Boyle will be screening films and documentaries made by film makers from the area. The guest speaker on the night is the celebrated director/producer Michael Dryhurst who spent many decades involved with the film industry in the UK and the USA, working alongside Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and other great Hollywood stars. Dromohair director Johnny Gogan will screen his new creation on the night. Also Oscar nominated Animation Company ‘Cartoon Saloon’ who released a feature with Disney will have something for us to sample on the night. There will also be other screenings by local artists and film makers. This celebration of local talent will be followed by a late club featuring the Coolhand Dukes (Country/Bluegrass/Folk) and some great tunes spun by DJ Steve M.
The Forge Club, MJ Henry’s, Cootehall, Boyle commencing at 7.00pm
For further information please email steveradio@gmail.com

Revelry at Rockingham: The Social Lives of Irish Landlords 1800-1914- King House, Boyle
Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam, IRCHSS Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellow at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, Co. Kildare
This illustrated lecture looks at the social life of the landed elite in nineteenth and early twentieth-century Ireland, with a particular focus on the King family at Rockingham, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Much of the social activity in which landlords engaged with their families, friends and tenants was based on dining and dancing and the Kings were no exception. This lecture will give examples of social events, associated with the family, which occurred on the Rockingham demesne and in the town of Boyle between 1800 and 1914. It will shed light on social interactions between landowners and tenants, relationships between landed families in North Roscommon and the wider social significance of Rockingham House in the early twentieth century. Music and dancing typical of the era will also be discussed.
King House, Boyle commencing at 7pm: Further info contact Neil Armstrong 071-96 63242.

Roscommon Arts Centre
Celebrations begin with an exhibition opening of work by Gavin Hogg, followed by an informal talk hosted by the artist. View the work on show in the gallery and meet the artist before taking a seat in the auditorium as local Seanchaí Vincent Pierse regales you with tales of yesteryear. Patsy Hanly (flute), John Wynne (flute and tin whistle) and singer Pauline Hanly will join in the evenings celebrations to showcase the talents of some of the finest traditional musicians the county has to offer. Bring along your instruments or indeed your voice and feel free to join in during this free hour-long concert. All are welcome.
Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk | 5.30pm -7pm
Storytelling & Trad Music showcase | 7pm-8pm
Further info please contact Roscommon Arts Centre 090 66 25824

Traditional Music and Dancing In Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard, Frenchpark
Come along to a great night’s entertainment in the Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard, Frenchpark. Traditional Irish Music John Hanily and friends and World Champion Dancer, Ronan Kelly. Light Refreshments will also be provided. All are welcome so bring along yourself and your instruments and join in a great evening’s entertainment.
Commencing at 7.00pm – 9.30pm Further info please contact Deirdre 087 7823751

Knit’n Wine Night in JJ Harlow’s Pub, Roscommon
See “The Cast Offs” Knitting Group in action. There will be wool and needles available for anyone wishing to join in and free lessons to anyone who wants to learn.
Commencing at 9.00pm Further info please contact Michelle 085 1111984

Visual Arts Exhibition
Culture Night Visual Arts Exhibition will be held in The Old AIB Bank, Church Street, Roscommon (above Shirley Spellman’s Florist). 12 Local artist showing a mixture of painting, fine art print, photography and instillation work. Opening Friday 23rd September at 8pm with wine reception.

Show runs from Fri 23- Sat 24 September Opening hours Fri 8pm & Sat 11am-6pm.
Further info please contact 087 4121644

Culture Night in Keadue!!
For more information on events happening in Keadue please contact Padraig Noone at 087 2459222.