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Building on the huge success of last year, the tourism sector in Co Roscommon is expecting a huge boost from this year’s Cruinniú sa Chaisleán Music and Cultural event, taking place in Roscommon Castle at the end of August.

Roscommon Arts Centre is in the process of planning its autumn/winter 2009 programme of events, part of which will include opportunities for local, Roscommon based artists to show work in the centre’s visual art space.The autumn programme will commence in the latter half of September and continue right through until December and artists are being invited to submit applications.

With Roscommon Castle listed as the last Irish venue for Paul Brady’s current ‘Travellin Light’ tour, the legendary singer/songwriter is looking forward to playing at this intimate location.

Roscommon Fire Services are to benefit from some €334,000 in funding towards the purchase of fire and emergency equipment.

A brother and sister were both given the benefit of the probation act at Ballyhaunis District Court this week after they were arrested following a row in a chipper in the town. Rachel Loughran, Ascaill Na Bhfea, Ballinlough, Co Roscommon, and Sean Mitchell, Carrick, Ballinlough, Co Roscommon, both pleaded guilty to public order charges brought against them.

Roscommon County Youth Theatre is holding an open day on September 13 from 2.30-4.30pm in Roscommon Arts Centre. Membership is open to everyone aged 14 to 22 who wants to learn more about theatre and make new friends. Youth Theatre offers a huge variety of theatre-related activities including weekly workshops, trips to the theatre, and an opportunity to take part in national youth theatre events.

Roscommon Arts Centre has recently announced some of its spring 2010 highlights, and there are many wonderful surprises and great nights out for all to enjoy.

Athlone’s Cllr Paddy Kilduff is to call on the Minister for Transport to allow discretion to Roscommon County Council to use funding to address road problems which have occurred due to the recent flooding in the county.

Roscommon Arts Centre has launched its spring 2010 programme of events, bringing you the best in theatre, comedy, dance, music, workshops, and classes from the new year right through to Easter.