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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Roscommon gears up for Lough Key's Night and Day Festival featuring music and relaxation
Home > Regionals > Roscommon > News Night and Day Festival returns to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in County Roscommon between June 27 and June 29 Lough Key, County Roscommon, will again be the venue for the Night and Day Festival in County Roscommon Headlined by artists like Paul Brady, The Wailers, The Stunning, Lisa Hannigan, Sultans of Ping, José González, KT Tunstall, Adwaith and Fionn Regan, the popular outdoor musical festival is set to draw large crowds to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in County Roscommon between June 27 and June 29. Organised and co-founded by Mayo native Craig Hughes, Political Editor for the Irish Daily Mail, the festival is promoted as part of Roscommon's outdoor recreation campaign, 'Breathe in Roscommon'. The Night and Day Festival also offers a variety of family-friendly activities including dance workshops, kids' yoga, circus skills, nature foraging, ancient games and craft making. The festival has built a new wellness area near the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park that will host morning yoga classes, reiki sessions and saunas for attendees. 'This year we have really enhanced our wellness offering so festivalgoers can reconnect with nature in the morning while dancing to great music in the afternoon,' said festival co-founder, Craig Hughes. Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, which offers zip-lining courses, boat tours, kayaking, and forest trails, will remain open to the public during the festival. The inaugural Night and Day Festival took place in September 2022 at Clonalis House in Castlerea. It moved to its present venue in Lough Key Forest Park the following year. Roscommon Tourism Officer Lisa Joy said festival celebrates Roscommon's 'unique heritage, arts and culture as well as its scenic outdoor offerings that can be enjoyed by people of all ages'. 'We anticipate the Night and Day Festival to not just raise awareness about the county's forest trails and lakeside adventures but also inspire people to slow down, explore the landscapes and truly breathe in Roscommon,' Ms Joy added. The Night and Day Festival is an over-20s event but Children under 14 can attend once accompanied by a parent or guardian with a child's ticket. Camping options include a campsite with water stations and showers to ensure comfort throughout the weekend. For more information on activities and festival details, visit:
Irish Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Paul Brady wins record-breaking 11th All-Ireland handball title
The curtain fell on Paul Brady's 25-year career at the top of Irish handball and the finale could not have been more dramatic as he overcame injury to see off Cork's David Walsh in a final which is already being spoken about as one of the greatest ever. In the end, it came down to a single shot, a 39-foot roll-out which saw Brady – who at 45 was giving away 20 years to his opponent – claim a record-breaking 11th All-Ireland Senior Men's Singles title after a rollercoaster of a match. 'I suppose it was just a primal type shot,' said Brady of his backwall kill which closed out a 21-20, 13-21, 11-9 win. The Cavan man came up short in the 2024 final on an injury default, which served as extra motivation this time around. READ MORE 'Everything went into it, after having to forfeit at that stage last year when I was obviously well in command and knowing it was going to be my last game here, at this level. 'So I thought of that during that period before and I said, 'right, I'm just gonna go for it here, give everything'. That's just it, I probably wasn't doing that in the game generally. That's a little bit disappointing for me, but that (the final shot) is normally how clinical I would be.' Brady led most of the way in game one before Walsh came roaring back. Both men had chances to win it but Brady closed it out 21-20. Cavan's Paul Brady celebrates his win. Photograph: Stephen Marken Ahead 8-1 in the second, he seemed to be cruising to a comfortable victory only to pick up a debilitating quad injury which required a number of injury timeouts. Brady hobbled his way through the remainder of the second game which Walsh won 21-13. Brady had reached the final 12 months ago and found himself in a near-identical situation when injury struck. On that occasion he was forced to forfeit, but this time he managed to eke out the win. 'The same thing happened last year, so it was just about managing the situation a wee bit better this year,' Brady said. 'I had a shoulder issue coming into it and I didn't get to play as much as I'd like so I think that kind of contributed to the conditioning aspect of it. It's obviously very difficult, the atmosphere and the heat on the day, so I'm just happy I was able to get through it. 'I'm very conscious of my self-talk. You're fighting it because you're thinking, 'this is over here, it's really gone from me, it's happened again', and that's life. And then you're answering those doubts all the time. So it was just managing my thoughts and my self-talk and not giving in. 'You're having a battle with yourself and if I can win that battle in those situations, then I'll win the game.' Martina McMahon during All-Ireland Senior Women's Singles final. Photograph: Stephen Marken The Women's Senior Singles title went to Limerick's Martina McMahon for a second time after the Broadford left-hander delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ciana Ní Churraoin of Galway, 21-5, 21-18. McMahon previously lost in the World Championships final against the Micheál Breathnachs woman, so this was a doubly sweet victory. 'It's a long seven years waiting for this. As everyone knows, I was out with injury but at the start of 2025 or the end of 2024. This was one of the goals on my agenda and I'm glad to have achieved it today,' McMahon said. 'I was disappointed over the Worlds, obviously I would have liked to retain that title, but I used it as fuel for the fire for this competition. And when I knew it was the two of us doing battle again today, I was hoping to get one up and I was glad I did.'
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Do not disturb nesting birds': Essex Police warns residents as season begins
"DISTURBING bird nests can devastate wild populations" - that's the warning from Essex Police's Rural Engagement Team as this year's nesting season gets underway. The message has been issued as the force lays out the laws protecting nesting birds and their eggs under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Most birds nest between March and August and the theft of their eggs, as well as the damage of their nests, are prohibited under the law. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. 'Much of the damage and disturbance is caused by people who aren't aware that their actions can be illegal,' said the Rural Engagement Team's Sergeant Paul Brady. 'Disturbing nesting birds and damaging nests can cause parent birds to abandon their eggs or young, leaving them to die. This can devastate wild bird populations, which is why they are protected, with extra protections during the nesting season. 'Most birds nest between March and August but some will nest outside these months so if you are cutting hedges or pruning trees at any time of year, you must make sure there is not an active bird nest in the branches before you start work.' Crime - Residents have been warned against disturbing nesting birds (Image: Canva) Officers in Essex Police's Rural engagement team receive up-to-date intelligence about wildlife crimes and along with support from the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). While the theft of wild birds' eggs in Essex is rare, the organisations work together alongside the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to ensure it stays that way. In November, a man was arrested in Benfleet on suspicion of possessing wild bird eggs illegally - he has since been released under investigation. Thousands of wild birds' eggs were also seized during the warrant. Sergeant Brady added: 'We want everyone now and in the future to be able to enjoy our countryside safely and that means protecting and preserving the animals, birds and plants which live there too.'
