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Why it matchesWeekly textile craft classes and summer camps for children and young people aged 8 and up at South Roscommon FRC.
Why it matchesIndoor children's soft play area, ten-pin bowling lanes, arcade games, and diner in Roscommon.
Why it matchesBaysports is an outdoor adventure centre located just outside Athlone at the Hodson Bay Hotel.
Why it matchesJoin a dramatic free Samhain procession through Roscommon Town featuring local school lanterns, drumming and mythic heritage.
Why it matchesadventure on the banks of the River Shannon. Located beside scenic Lough Bofin, close to the villages of Rooskey and Dromod, County Roscommon, Shannon River Adventure offers many fun filled water and land based.
Why it matchesZipit Forest Adventures is fantastic for a fun-filled, environmentally friendly, family day.
Why it matchesExplore forest trails, family cycle paths, and outdoor adventures at Lough Key Forest Park.
Why it matchesEnjoy a 90-minute family Halloween boat cruise on Lough Ree featuring folklore and characters.
Why it matchesone of Ireland's most extensive and picturesque forest parks.
Why it matchesRoscommon Town’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church was designed by Walter Doolin and P.J.
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Why it matchesExplore ancient Irish royal history and mythology at Rathcroghan Mound with an interpretive visitor centre.
Why it matchesRoscommon Equestrian Centre’s professional and friendly staff teach lessons to beginners and advanced riders, from children as young as four all the way to adults.
Why it matchesThis project celebrates CÉHI’s Harp Day theme Sult (Enjoyment) by highlighting Roscommon’s rich harping heritage as the home of 17th‑century harper Turlough O’Carolan .
Why it matchesHands-on community pottery and visual arts workshops featuring clay hand-building and painting.
Why it matchesA vibrant community Samhain celebration centred on creativity, heritage, and shared experience.
Why it matchesThe 2026 Creative Heartlands (SLR) Short Film Bursary Scheme is now open and will run for six weeks, closing on Monday 23rd March 2026 (midnight) .
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