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Radiant Roscommon in the spotlight on the County Measure

Roscommon's unique and lively culture and identity will be explored on RTÉ Radio 1's The County Measure - join writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods as he rambles across Roscommon. Listen above...

(L-R) Lough Ree Access for All's Padraig Dooney and Mark McLean with Vincent Woods

The County Measure uncovers the vibrant arts, sports, history, heritage and diverse communities of the county; from the resplendent beauty of Lough Ree, the echoes of history in Strokestown Park, to the strong bonds of family, Vincent takes a measure of all that the "Rossies County" has to offer.

Harpist Fiachra Guihen (R) and Vincent Woods (L) at the grave of Turlough O Carolan

The programme will feature new and exclusive Roscommon music by Fiachra Guihen and writing by Amy Abdullah Barry.

(L-R) Shannika, Noelle, Helen and Christopher Hennessy with Vincent

The County Measure is a landmark RTÉ Radio 1 series that explores the identity and communities of Ireland's 32 counties.

The County Measure: Roscommon will be broadcast on Sunday July 30th at 10 am on RTÉ Radio 1.The series previously visited several counties including Clare, Offaly, Tyrone and Westmeath. You can listen back to the series here.

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