A celebration of Fr Ted with Joe Rooney this weekend

Roscommon Arts Centre has a comedic treat in store this St. Patrick’s weekend. Treat yourself this long weekend and join in the celebration of one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as the arts centre welcomes renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted on Saturday, March 18th at 8 pm.

Peadar honoured…

Congratulations to Peadar Ó Breandúin, Cathaoirleach, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Ros Comáin as ucht an onóir a bhronnadh air le déanaí.

Peadar, who has served as Chairperson for over 12 years, was recently presented with a special certificate and medal to acknowledge his enormous contribution to Comhaltas. The presentation was made in a packed hall in Clooneycolgan, during an Oíche Gaelach on Friday last by long-time Comhaltas veteran Liam Ó Cuinneagáin.

Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode ‘The Old Grey Whistle Theft’, leading Dougal astray with his earring, cigarette smoking and bad-boy attitude.

Joe will host a screening of the episode, take you behind the scenes and set

Roscommon singer in iRadio’s Final Four!

gags, and a natural storyteller. Guitar in hand, Joe Rooney delights the room with his infectiously manic delivery”.

Irish Music Month is back for 2023, aiming to increase the amount of Irish music played on the radio during the month of March – and reward Irish artists. iRadio, along with 24 other stations across the country, have signed up to celebrate Irish musical talent this month, including Roscommon singer Erica Kate.

you a Craggy Island quiz – then prepare yourself for an all-inclusive ‘Lovely Girls Competition’: have you got the loveliest laugh, the loveliest walk, and can you make the loveliest sandwich?

Ardal O’Hanlon AKA Fr. Dougal, says of Joe: “He is a purveyor of choice

There will also be a dancing priests’ competition, plus appearances from a nursery rhyme-singing Ziggy Stardust, Nirvana, Johnny Cash and many more – and the evening wouldn’t be complete without a singalong to ‘My Lovely Horse’!

Come and meet Joe and immerse yourself in the very silly delights of Father Ted. Ah, go on… you will! Tickets are €23 and are available now from box office on 090-6625824 and from www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

Music Generation anniversary celebrations

The initiative will see over €105,000 being paid directly to artists during the month of March. Additionally, the campaign will see artists benefit from on-air talent searches, free advertising and more airplay.

iRadio recently put out the call for Irish Music Month, and were blown away by the amount of talented artists that got in touch. They whittled it down to four acts. Roscommon singer Erica Kate was one of those acts. You can hear all the songs being highlighted and vote on your favourite now at iRadio.ie/IrishMusicMonth. The winner will be dubbed the iRadio Local Hero. Their entry will then be sent onto the national judges.

The overall winner from the national final will win €5,000 in prize-money and €5,000 in musical equipment. They will also receive a single release with Rubyworks Record Label and a chance to perform at a national event, broadcast across all 25 stations.

Special St Patrick’s Day programmes on RosFM

The winner of the latest RosFM 50-50 draw was David Lavin from Ballaghaderreen who won €150. The next draw will be on Friday, March 24th (no draw on St. Patrick’s Day) and our thanks to everyone who is supporting the draw. It’s just €2 per envelope or three for €5.

Meanwhile, there will be a number of special programmes on RosFM on St. Patrick’s Day, including an ‘All Irish Show’ with Padraig Devaney between 3 pm and 4 pm and a traditional Irish music show between 4 pm and 5 pm with Therese Hanley.

A presentation of certificates to everyone who completed our integration/training programme over November, December and January will be made this week. The recipients hail from Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine. A number of the Ukrainians who completed the course are now contributing to RosFM on a weekly basis.

A special programme made by Therese Hanley at Gaelscoil de hÍde last week can now be heard on the station website rosfm.ie. The programme features song, poetry and storytelling ‘As Gaelige’. Our thanks to the teachers and pupils at Gaelscoil de hÍde for their cooperation.