Family Day Out
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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 matchesExplore ancient Irish royal history and mythology at Rathcroghan Mound with an interpretive visitor centre.
Why it matchesOne of the major attractions at the Castlerea Railway Museum, Castlerea, County Roscommon, is locomotive A55, a Metropolitan Vickers of Manchester diesel electric dating from 1955.
Why it matchesthe ancient royal site of Connacht, its associated monuments, wealth of ancient literature and mythology at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in Tulsk, County Roscommon.
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) .
Why it matchesSuper Paua will collaborate with theatre makers and facilitators Miriam Needham and Hilary Bowen-Walsh as well as designers Maura Logue and Brian Keegan to create sustainable sound, set and costume designs for their.
Why it matchesHeartlands Pride Athlone will collaborate with Creatives Roscommon to celebrate the arts especially in the LGBTQIA+ Community.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesCastlerea Golf Club was founded in September 1905.
Why it matchesClonalis House near Castlerea in County Roscommon dates back to 1878 and is regarded by many as the last remnant of the Kingdom of Connacht.
Why it matchesRathcroghan Looped Archaeological Trail is a 12.9 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.
Why it matchesTarmon Bog Walk is a 5.3 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.
Why it matchesDouglas Hyde was first President of Ireland and co-founder of Conradh Na Gaeilge (the Gaelic League).
Why it matchesBallintubber Rambling Trail is a 4.1 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.
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