Ireland News » Roscommon News Ireland » Roscommon » Culture: Novel based on true story sheds light on incredible bravery of Irish priest in Alabama
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Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026
The story follows father Jimmy Coyle, originally from the western Irish county of Roscommon. The priest fights against the current of racism and prejudice ...
News Ireland » Roscommon » Culture: The life of Ireland's troubadour, Roscommon's Percy French
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Published on: Tuesday 26 September 2023
Martin Doyle profiles Percy French, the prolific Irish songwriter, poet and painter whose life is celebrated in an international summer school in County Roscommon in July. He was a patriotic poet born ...