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The Roscommon Community Challenge will take place on March the 3rd and Jacqui McCormack has been telling Seamus Duke about the preparations and the latest news from Roscommon Special Olympics.

All the latest events in Community Diary.

The organisation Cyber Safe Kids have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the use of the internet by children. Philip Arneill is the head of Innovation and Communication at the organisations and he has been explaining about the new initiative.

The problems in the health service and problems with accommodation for refugees are two issues Independent TD for Sligo/Leitrim discussed with Seamus Duke on the Good Morning Roscommon programme.

Today on Good Morning Roscommon Ciara Lawless chats to the Director and Founder of Enchanted Croi, Marie O'Sullivan who talks about the history of the theatre, the inspiration behind the productions and the great following for the theatre.

Today on Good Morning Roscommon Ciara Lawless chats to Councillor Eimear Kelly who talks about her career in the community, the need for more women in politics and her ongoing work in Roscommon.

Featured on today's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Rugby View, Castlerea Basketball and Local GAA.

Featured on today's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer, NFL, Roscommon & District Football League Results and Rugby View. 

Today on Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick chats to Maria Byrne from Kilmore who talks about St. Brigid, the history, origins and significance behind this new holiday, St. Brigid's Day.

Today on Historic Looks and Fashion Hooks Ciara Lawless chat to Earl who is a farmer and talks about the type of clothing found on the farm.

Today on Inspired Lives Ciara Lawless chats to Life Coach Jessica Paul who talks about her early career in the theatre and acting and her journey to becoming a life coach and the inspiration behind it.

Today on The Arts Programme Ursula Ledwith is joined by Paddy Cullivan, Author, Actor and Musician. Paddy is performing his Piece, The Murder of Michael Collins, in The Roscommon Arts Centre on the 3rd of February, Caroline Callery on the Board of Directors, leading St. Brigid Awaking Festival at Strokestown House and Tony Breathnach who made a short video, on a poem he wrote, remembering the Blin...

The Nursing Home payments scandal and the rising cost of building are just two of the issues discussed with Emmett Corcoran in the weekly 'Corky and Dukie' series.

In our weekly history section Gerry Shannon looks at Irish people and indeed Roscommon people who joined The Wild Geese to fight in wars across Europe over two centuries ago.

The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland have launched a new campaign which would give traffic wardens and Gardai the power to fine people who park in disabled parking bays in private car parks.  Richard Ryder of the DDAI has been telling Seamus Duke about the campaign.

The Government are under pressure after it was revealed this week that people with medical cards were charged illegally for Nursing Home care over many years. Local Independent TD Dennis Naughton has been telling Seamus Duke about the background to the story.

Today on Good Morning Roscommon Ciara Lawless chats to some of the student cast of High School Musical, from Abbey Community Boyle including; Ruby O' Sullivan who plays Sharpy Evan's, Grace McKenna as Gabriella, Jacob Tighe as Ryan Evans, Oran Henry as Chad, Shay Noone as Troy Bolton, Ciara Byrne as Kelsey and Oisin McDermot as Zeke.

Today on Good Morning Roscommon Ciara Lawless chats to broadcaster Mary Kennedy who was present at the St. Brigid's Festival held in Strokestown Park House, who talks about the history and story of St. Brigid.

Today on Good Morning Roscommon Ciara Lawless chats to 5th year student at RCC, Rachel Trimble who talks about her interest in politics and the role of women in politics and the community.

Today on Mark My Words, Mark McClean chats to counsellor Victor Connell who talks about the changes in his life following his accident, the journey into becoming a counsellor and the importance of good mental health and the support of others.

Featured on today's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Castlerea Basketball and League of Ireland.

Featured on today's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer, NFL, Roscommon LGFA and Castlerea Basketball.

On today's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick chats once again to Sinead Duffy from Guidance Counsellors of Ireland who talks about the CAO, post leaving cert courses, PLC courses and apprenticeships.

On today's Inspired Lives, Ciara Lawless chats to professional teacher/dancer Amy Ford from Liffey Valley Trust Studios who talks about her inspiration and journey into dancing, and the type of classes that are offered to students.

Today on Good Morning Roscommon Damien Finneran chats to presenter Ciara Lawless about festivals and the power of music, re- connecting with nature and the upcoming events in the summer to which Ciara and Damien will be covering for RosFM.