HERE - Castlerea Rose Festival

Programme
of Events
Amusements Nightly
Swimming Gala
Family Fun Day
Wednesday 27th July
– Sunday 31st July
Castlerea
Rose
Festival
2016
Bubble Soccer
Window Treasure
Hunt
Live Pub Music
Nightly
PLUS Lots More
Jimmy
Buckley
ing
Grand Open
Parade
Teddy Bears Picnic
(Open Air)
ROSEION
CT
cing
SELEight
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Fireworks
LIVE P
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Ra
5km/10km
RUN DISPLAY
Michael
English
(Open Air)
Heritage
Walk
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Chairperson’s Welcome
Committee Members:
It is my honour and pleasure to welcome you all to the 28th Annual Rose
of Castlerea. Our mission, as always, is to bring you five fun-filled days
with lots of free events and entertainment for all the family.
Every year we endeavour to improve our festival and enhance its growing
reputation as one of the best family events of its kind in the country. Our
spectacular Grand Opening Parade will showcase some of our amazing
new inflatables that will grab your attention, capture your imagination.
For the music lovers amongst you, we are delighted to bring you two
of Ireland’s top entertainers – Jimmy Buckley and back, by popular
demand, Michael English. Our research has shown us that no Rose
festival would be considered complete without our old favourites the Live
Pig Racing, Fireworks Display, Bubble Soccer and Heritage Walk. On
Sunday our Family Fun day will feature our 10k run, 5k run/walk, in
aid of the Zoe Cryan Fund. Sunday night will see the culmination of our
festival with the selection and crowning of the 2016 Rose of Castlerea at
a gala event in the Trinity Arts Centre.
Along with our hard working committee there are a large number of
people without whom this festival would not happen – Roscommon
County Council, An Garda Síochána and local businesses. Also to the
people who will help to keep us safe and healthy throughout the five days.
Our own stewards and volunteers, An Garda Síochána, Roscommon
Civil Defence, Castlerea Fire Brigade and Dr. Greg Kelly – to them we
offer our sincere thanks.
To the gallant band of troops who give their time freely and willingly
travelling to parades all over the country in all weathers to assemble and
display our inflatables to help fund this festival. To John Sharkey, Gerry
Sharkey, Peter Dolan, and the members of the Castlerea Agricultural
Show that help us with the carwash and other events. To the outgoing
Rose of Castlerea, Michelle Cooke, who has been an exemplary
ambassador and role model throughout her 12 month reign. To you all
we are thankful beyond words; you have our respect and our gratitude.
To all our sponsors whose loyalty and continued support has kept
our show on the road. We can only hope that their support will be
reciprocated by those who attend our festival. Remember, every local job
created or maintained supports approximately four more jobs. So let’s
keep our business local.
Finally, and most importantly, I hope you all enjoy our Festival and get
in as many events as possible and remember if you enjoy it tell a friend.
Alan “Frosty” Freeman, Festival Chairperson
President John Kennedy
Chairperson Alan Freeman
Vice Chairperson
Christy Glynn
Secretary Marina O’Flanagan
Treasurer Cathy Sharkey
Parade Co-Ordinators
Paschal Fitzmaurice/
Cathy Sharkey
P.R.O. Susan Gaynor
Health & Safety Officer
Julie Mannion
Head Steward Eamon Quinn
Peter Dolan, Joe Pearl,
John Mulligan, Liam Scahill,
Tom Flynn, Kelvin Connell,
Danny Burke, Seán Davies,
Owen Hollywood,
Ann Connaughton,
Denise Swanick.
Funded by:
Every euro helps the festival.
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Wednesday 27th July 2016
8pm GRAND OPENING PARADE
Through the Streets of the Town Spiderman, Superman and Elsa, along with the Castlerea Brass & Reed Band,
Samba Bands and a world of colour and theatre will parade through the streets
in a carnival atmosphere to officially launch the festival. We also have neverseen-before bright exhilarating inflatables to help create a spectacular evening
for the little ones AND the big ones.
S ponsored by Harmac Medical, Wispy’s Discount Store,
Color Communications, Hester’s Golden Eagle, Paul Lafferty,
Benny’s Deli, Keith Revins Tyres, Phillip Webster Plant Hire,
Corrib Oil, Mulvihill’s Bar & Newsagents, Tom Flynn,
Bombay Palace, Adrian Boyle Dental, Castlerea Livestock Mart.
8.30pm Proclamation of the Irish Republic – Join us on the Square for a reading of the 1916 Proclamation & the
raising of our National Flag.
9pm
Official Opening of the 2016 Castlerea
International Rose Festival
by Lt. Colonel Kevin Campion
Jimmy Buckley
9.30pm The Square
Proudly sponsored by Kearney’s Chemist
The Square
RTÉ Irish Country Music Awards, Male Artist
of the Year Winner 2016. Jimmy Buckley
and his band will be belting out all of his
biggest hits. Come and join in the fun with
amusements, food stalls, BBQ plus lots more.
Keep The Festival Flowing — Castlerea Rose Festival is a non profit event and depends on your generous support
to continue providing the FREE festival featuring 25 events over 5 days. There will be collection buckets circulating
during Jimmy Buckley live on The Square on Wednesday night and again on Thursday night at the entrance to
Michael English on The Fairgreen. Please donate and help us continue to produce YOUR festival every year.
Amusements — Nightly on St. Patrick’s Street
Every euro helps the festival.
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Thursday 28th July 2016
10am – 1pm
3pm
Tom
Flynn
Trader’s Market Day
St. Patrick’s Street
Family fun with a difference.
Crafts & Market Day with fabulous food stall.
Children’s Window Treasure Hunt
Sponsored by Tom Flynn
Starting at Tom Flynn’s Shop
Join in the fun with the annual Window Treasure Hunt. Whoever gathers
all the clues the quickest wins!!!
6.30pm “Apprentice Draper to Jacob’s Factory 1916” 9pm Lecture by Anthony Jordan The Library
in association with Roscommon Council
Cheese & Wine reception followed by “Apprentice Draper to Jacob’s Factory 1916
lecture by Anthony Jordan. Then delve into the past with images of Old Castlerea
Photography Exhibition and we remember “The Staunchest Priest that ever lived”
– our very own Fr. Michael O’Flanagan. Live traditional music on the night also.
Michael English Sponsored by Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill
The Fairgreen
RTÉ Irish Country Music Awards, Country Dance Act Of The
Year 2016. — Michael and his band will be performing all
their greatest hits in the heart of Castlerea in an Open Air
Concert. Come along and bring your dancing shoes.
10.30pm
Fireworks Display The Fairgreen
Sponsored by Adrian Boyle Dental
The striking display of bright colours exploding in the night sky above Castlerea
will have both young and old in awe. An event not to be missed.
Amusements — Nightly on St. Patrick’s Street
Every euro helps the festival.
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Friday 29th July 2016
Show
1 Children’s Story Time with
1.00pm
Balloons & Bubbles
Kindly
sponsored by Happy Feet Childcare
Show 2
Trinity Arts Centre
2.30pm
Join our Rose Fairy Sarah as she opens the magical
Show 3
4.15pm
world of Fairyland where the Pirates, Mermaid and
Fairies live. This involves music, singing, actions. The
children help with finger puppets and sound effects.
Every step of the way is an interactive experience
involving lots of fun. There will be 3 shows throughout
the day 1pm–2pm, 2.30pm–4pm & 4.15pm–5.30pm.
8pm
Sponsored by McSharry’s Pharmacy
St. Patrick’s Street
A day at the races but with cute little
pigs instead of horses.
BBQ, Food Stalls, Street Entertainers,
Facepainting & Amusements all help
to make this a night not to miss.
Great fun for all the family.
9.30pm
Crazy Corner
Sponsored by The Forge Bar
Live music with Ballintubber’s Biggest
Band. Playing all the best rock, pop &
country music from The Beatles to Oasis,
The Saw Doctors to Mike Denver & Bruce
Springstein. Brilliant Night Guaranteed!!!
Amusements — Nightly on St. Patrick’s Street
Every euro helps the festival.
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Saturday 30th July 2016
11am Children’s Colouring Competition
The Hub
Who likes to colour? Well if you do this event is for you. Entry is FREE
and all winners receive a beautiful Rose Festival Medal. Open to all ages.
Also if you would like to entry your masterpiece into the Castlerea Agricultural Show
Children’s Art Competition you can do so on the day for just €1.
11.30am
Hannah’s
Happy
Cake
Kitchen
Cupcake Decorating
The Hub Sponsored by Hannah’s Happy Cake Kitchen
After the huge success of this event last year we knew we had to bring it back for 2016.
Your little budding baker can create and design their own cupcake with sprinkles,
sweeties, chocolate, marshmallows and sparkles. Cupcakes are fresh from the oven of
Hannah’s Happy Cake Kitchen. Suitable for all ages.
12noon Teddy Bears Picnic
Very kindly sponsored by Happy Feet Childcare
The Hub
Bring your picnic and favourite teddy or doll and join in the fun with story­telling & sing-along.
3pm–5pm Funky Kiddie’s Disco with DJ Keith
4pm
6pm
L
yons’
The Hub
Fee: €5 per child. Family Tickets Available.
This is the best Funky Disco Party ever with loads of disco games, glowsticks and
giveaways. Suitable for all ages. Parental supervision is required at all times.
“The Staunchest Priest That Ever Lived”
Fr. Michael O’Flanagan Memorial Walk
Sponsored by Roscommon County Council, Failte Ireland & IPB Insurance. Starting
at the Castlerea Library we will stroll through 100 years of history with stories of
the Castlerea native who was fondly known as the “The Republican Priest”. The
walk will finish at the Fr. Michael O’Flanagan Memorial Bridge.
Bubble Soccer Tournament
Astro Turf Pitch, Castlerea Celtic Grounds
Sponsored by
Lyons MACE
MACE
Come & watch 16 teams battle it out in these fast paced fun matches. At the end of the evening
one team will be named tournament champion receiving honour, the title of tournament
champion and of course the prized Rose Festival Bubble Soccer Trophy!!
8pm
Castlerea Drama Group celebrate 50th Anniversary
Trinity Arts Centre
€5 Cover Charge
Castlerea Drama Group will host an evening of celebrations. A trip down memory lane with displays, extracts
and a special “Remembering Michael O’Flynn” tribute, together with a wine reception. The group are hoping
to reunited past and present along with their families and friends who have been involved in the past 50 years.
10pm Seamus Moore
SuperValu Car Park Sponsored by McGourty’s Bar
Come watch “Moore the Hoor” belt out his classic tunes such as
“My Little Honda 50” and “The Transit Van”.
Every euro helps the festival.
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Sunday 31st July 2016
11am Swimming Gala
Castlerea Swimming Pool, The Demesne
As well as the usual swimming events there will be a Penny Dive, Pyjama Race and other
fun events. Open to all ages. Best overall swimmer receives the Dyer Memorial Cup.
12noonAnnual 5k Fun Run/10k Race Kindly sponsored by Luke
2pm
3pm
in aid of Zoe Cryan Trust “Ming” Flanagan MEP
The Demesne
Starting from Castlerea GAA Club. Pre-registration online at popupraces.ie. Registration on
the day from 10am – 11.45am. Entry Fee 5k Adult €10, 10K Adult €15, Family Admission
€20. This event is chipped timed. Please note the 10km is an event open to runners only.
This promises to be a great event, with medals for all participants, as well as post race
refreshments in the club. We are delighted to be helping out the Zoe Cryan Trust on the day
also. Zoe is daughter of local man David Cryan (Baslick) and his wife Siobhan. Zoe was born
16 weeks premature and weighing on 1lb 3oz. She has overcome major obstacles but still
faces significant challenges. It is hoped that all funds raised for the Zoe Cryan Trust will help
towards Zoe’s continued development as well as purchase equipment & therapies to assist
Zoe now and for the future.
Family Fun Day
Sponsored by Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy
The Demesne (across from St. Kevin’s GAA Centre)
Disco Dome, Obstacle Course, Bouncy Castles,
BBQ, Sports Day, Penalty Shoot Out, Facepainting,
Balloon Modelling plus lots more fun for all the family.
Entry €5 per child
Family tickets available
Official Opening of Fairyland
The Demesne
Come out and welcome Castlerea newest inhabitants. Idyllic location in a woodland
section of the Demesne you will be able to view variety of tiny fairy houses sprinkled
around the Fairyland.
4–6pm “The Generation Before The Easter Rising”
Trinity Arts Centre
9pm
Rose of Castlerea Selection Night
An exhibition of the Griffith Valuation, the first full scale valuation of property
in Ireland and one of the most important surviving 19th century genealogical
sources. A snapshot of the parishes of Kilkeevan, Ballintubber and Baslick in
the year 1856/1857. If you want to trace your family heritage this is a must!!!
Sponsored by Cahill’s Supervalu
Trinity Arts Centre
Come along for a great night’s entertainment to see who will take the title of the
2016 Rose of Castlerea. Compére on the night is Paul Claffey – MWR. Admission is
€10. (Family tickets available on the door)
Every euro helps the festival.
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Please support our sponsors
It is our sponsor’s who give you your festival
Harmac Medical,
Cahill’s Supervalu,
Kearney’s Chemist,
McSharry’s Pharmacy,
Sonas Nursing Home
Cloverhill.
Knock Road Service Station,
Gunning Electrical,
Creations Hair Salon,
Gannon’s Solicitors,
Castlerea Town Trust,
Gentique Jewellers,
Gannon Travel,
Sissy McGinty’s,
Paul Neary Barbers,
Simon Beale & Associates,
Kevin Henry Veterinary Clinic,
The Dutch Flower Shop,
Cunnane Insurance,
Kieran Madigan Solicitor,
Silkes Bar,
Declan Hawthorne,
Gerry Byrne Carpentry,
Michael Finan Farm Supplies,
Happy Feet Childcare,
Ken Heritage Dental,
Dr. Theresa O’Reilly,
The Cryan Family USA,
Jim Morris USA,
Tom Giblin USA,
The Doyle Family USA,
Alfie Sharkey USA,
Maureen Fox Manchester,
Arm Cashel B&B,
Webbs Butchers,
Tony O’Reilly Accountants,
John Callaghan Auctioneer,
Cooney’s Hardware,
Connaught Gold,
Liam Reynolds Photography,
John Mulvihill Electrical,
Gary Greene, Accountant.
Pulse Gym,
Bella Studio,
Denis Naughton TD,
Serrento’s Mario,
Ann’s Hair Salon,
Martina’s Boutique,
Grafter’s Hair Salon,
Julie’s Beauty & Makeup Studio,
Hayes Pharmacy,
Doherty’s Garage,
Michael McDermot Insurance,
Figaros Barbers,
Cafollas,
Hayden’s Shoes,
Eugene O’Connell Motors,
Swift Dry Cleaners,
Nicola’s Hair Salon,
Mickey Higgins,
Sean Browne Castle Studios,
Billy & Mary Finch,
Paul Connolly Builder Providers,
Fallon’s B&B,
John & Lily Murphy,
Clonalis House,
Ronane’s B&B,
Glynn’s Fabric,
Newman’s Menswear,
Seamus Cleary,
Stephen Tracey,
Pat & Betty Garvey,
Doherty’s Bar,
Paul McStay Driving Instructor,
Michael Hawthorne,
Martina McGowan Hair Salon,
FBD Insurance Roscommon,
Cllr Nigel Dineeen,
Cllr Michael Creaton,
Joe Caulfield Solicitor,
Bliss Beauty Studio,
Mary Rogers Hair Salon,
Scahills Stores,
Billy Doyles,
Paul McStay,
Dermot McDermot Solicitors,
Josephine’s,
Maloney Keady Opticians,
Sonas Beauty,
Glamorize,
The Stagger Inn.
Every euro helps the festival.
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Tully’s Pharmacy,
Dr. Adrian Boyle Dental Surgeon, Phillip Webster Plant Hire,
Mulvihill’s Bar & Newsagents,
Paul Lafferty,
Luke “Ming” Flanagan,
Benny’s Deli,
Tom Flynn,
Tony Waldron USA,
Bombay Palace,
Mulligan’s Menswear,
Apache Pizza,
Castlerea Livestock Mart,
Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice,
AIB,
Ocean Palace,
Paul & Susan Gaynor,
Mary Mullarkey Solicitor,
Norio’s Takeaway,
The Forge,
Gerry O’Keefe Physiotherapy,
Castlerea Credit Union,
McGourty’s Bar,
Heineken,
Corrib Oil,
The Body Beautiful,
Gleasons Drink Distribution,
Color Communications,
Wispy’s Discount Store,
C&C,
Hester’s Golden Eagle,
Keith Revins Tyres,
Brendan Hanley USA.