Here are some examples of Creative Ireland funded projects that were delivered in County Roscommon in 2020

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The Crankie Box Song Project

In this audio visual project, Singer Cathy Jordan (from the band Dervish), presents 3 traditional Roscommon songs on video, featuring original artwork by Peter Crann animating the theme of each song. The artists use a vintage scrolling moving panorama device known as a “Crankie Box” to present their work. As the lyrics and themes unfold during each song, each of Peter's drawings scroll slowly in front of a back-lit screen to create an intimate and atmospherically mechanical and tactile “live “music video”.

Crankie Song Project Background

https://youtu.be/rzBQwSP2Gmg

“Eastersnowe”

https://youtu.be/V8WEiEVnMEI

"Eileen Og”

https://youtu.be/n3O9OoRFieE

"Una Bhan”

https://youtu.be/2xcYLimqO-A

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Mote Park Project

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Boyle Town Perspectives – A Shop Window based Heritage Quiz & Exhibition

Artists Susan Mannion and Matthew Gammon have created a quiz for the town of Boyle. The idea behind the quiz is to encourage people to engage with the heritage of Boyle Town through a walking tour. The questions for the quiz will be spread over the windows of ten businesses in town along with examples of Susan’s enamel artwork. Although many of the answers to the questions can be found online, the information required to answer all of them can be found on the many information boards and memorial plaques located throughout the town.

The initiative aims to make more people aware of the interesting and diverse heritage of the historic town of Boyle whilst encouraging them to cast a fresh eye over the townscape and the local businesses. Susan explains “I wanted to create a quiz with associated artwork for the people of Boyle, something fun to do for all the family during these tough times, that people could access safely and hopefully they may win a piece of artwork at the end.”

To find out more about the enamelling process that Susan uses to create these beautiful works, you can go to her website, www.susanmannion.com to see a short film.

Boyle Perspectives was supported by Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme through the Creative Communities Job Stimulus Measure 2020.

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Cathaoirleach’s Awards-My Roscommon We’re in this TogetherPhoto Competition

Pictured are the winners of Roscommon County Council’s Cathaoirleach Awards, responding to the photography theme for 2020 ‘We’re in this together’. The Cathaoirleach Award was introduced in 2018 as part of the Creative Ireland Roscommon Programme. ‘A picture paints a thousand words’ sums up perfectly the response this year.

Moira Delaney (under 12) and her mother Maura

Photo Title: We always have each other

Adjudicator’s Comments: A wonderful natural photograph of two, clearly, good friends which illustrates the bond between children and their pets and also reflects how, to many, these bonds helped us through a difficult time.

Karl Gilmartin (13-17) with his mother Maire

Photo Title: Codey playing his part during lockdown, having fun in the field

Adjudicator’s Comments: Absolutely perfectly timed photograph which would be a winner no matter what the brief was for its timing alone. The picture shows the delight we get from the outdoors, something many learned a bit more about during travel restrictions.

Winner 18+: Helen Maloney

Photo Title: Hello Greatgranddaughter

Adjudicator’s Comments: A very poignant moment well caught. The essence of the sacrifices people made, staying apart so we could be together again, is captured in one image.

Runner Up 18+: Damien Coman

Photo Title: How the hedge are you? My sons, Darragh & Rory, chatting to their granny, Bernadette, over the hedge during the lockdown

Adjudicator’s Comments: A well composed picture once again showing how the public reacted to social distance but kept in touch also.

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