Live, work and visit the Hidden Heartlands: Choose Roscommon for a richer life
Roscommon County Council have officially launched a campaign, Roscommon Bound, that showcases why the county is the perfect place to live, work and visit.
Global Rossie Day will take place on September 22nd featuring local events, entertainment and much more.
County Roscommon, centrally located in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, is fast emerging as one of the most sought-after locations for people looking to achieve a unique and fulfilling lifestyle on both a personal and professional level. Its stunning natural beauty, rich history, welcoming community, affordable living costs, and easily accessible educational facilities make it an ideal place to call home.
Roscommon County Council have officially launched a campaign, ‘Roscommon Bound’, that showcases why Roscommon is the perfect place to live, work and visit. Roscommon Bound focuses on the reasons why people should ‘choose Roscommon for a richer life’, highlighting key locations and towns where people can work, remote work, connect, explore, get involved and unwind.
Since the Covid pandemic, the opportunities for remote and hybrid working have opened up possibilities for people to move away from the capital city or larger urban areas and work from locations where a work/life balance is achievable. In a survey conducted amongst Roscommon businesses on behalf of Roscommon County Council, over a quarter of business owners said that they can offer hybrid working conditions to their staff, with 25% of them planning on continuing the hybrid approach for at least the next five years.
County Roscommon has a thriving economy with lower house purchase prices, well-paid employment in a diverse range of industries, affordable and flexible childcare, and a range of public, cultural and recreational amenities.
As part of the Roscommon Bound campaign, Global Rossie Day will take place on September 22. It is a celebration designed to encourage people living in Roscommon to become a tourist within their own county, as well as allowing Rossies based elsewhere in Ireland or abroad to engage with a celebration of their roots and all that makes Roscommon great. Over the autumn weekend, Roscommon will be brimming with activities, entertainment and captivating experiences that will give people a true sense of the county.
Roscommon Bound has identified six key riches associated with the county, making the hidden heartlands the prime location to relocate, work and live. These elements range from Community, Connectivity, Tourism and Wellness to Economic Development and Heritage, Culture & Sport.
Roscommon County Council, together with the thriving towns of Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, Monksland, Roscommon Town and Strokestown, are working together to highlight the opportunities available in the county, aiming to attract new members of the community, with a particular focus on families and business owners looking for a prime destination to relocate.
In the survey conducted on behalf of Roscommon County Council, local businesses cited availability and opportunity of infrastructure, along with accessibility from airports, cities and main transport routes, as some of the key incentives to working and establishing businesses in the county. Skilled workforce and opportunities for growth were also key incentives highlighted by respondents*.
Roscommon Bound Spokesperson for Roscommon County Council, Lisa Joy, commented on the launch: “Roscommon bound is about connecting the global Rossie family to share and promote the uniqueness of Roscommon’s heritage, communities, towns and villages and the opportunities that exist for people. Roscommon County Council have recently provided key infrastructure such as An Chistin in Castlerea, a state-of-the-art food production facility developed to support ambitious food businesses looking to set up. It also recently opened An Rioga in Boyle, a modern open plan office space perfect for a growing business. and the Monksland Innovation Hub, which aims to support life sciences and act as a co-working hub to support existing rural enterprises and start-up companies.
Roscommon has a very strong sense of community, providing ample opportunities for people to connect with others, which plays a pivotal role in the quality of life that people can enjoy. There is a rich cultural eco-system throughout Roscommon with an array of festivals, creative arts and entertainment, and a host of diverse amenities lending itself well to supporting sports and other pastimes.
Historical heritage also plays a significant role in shaping the sense of richness of life in Roscommon, while connectivity can take on multiple meanings in terms of the “Richer Life” the county can provide. It ranges from the high-speed connections enabling successful careers locally or remotely, to the connections provided by the neighbourly communities and the wealth of outdoor activities available making nature so easily accessible.
Speaking from the heart of one of Roscommon’s communities, the town of Boyle, Ciaran Sheerin, Commodity Manager with Roscommon-based company, Nordson Medical, said: "As an ambassador and business decision-maker, I find County Roscommon to be an exceptional place to live and work. The county offers a unique combination of a supportive and welcoming community, good infrastructure, and a strategic location with easy access to hubs like Dublin, Athlone, Sligo and Galway.
“For businesses, the county provides ample opportunities for growth, with strong local networks, skilled workforce, and access to various funding and support programs. Roscommon has traditional manufacturing and service industries but also a MedTech presence through the county. Additionally, the beautiful natural surroundings, including Lough Key Forest Park and the River Shannon, offer an outstanding quality of life, making Roscommon a perfect place for both professional success and personal fulfilment."
For more information on Global Rossie Day, and events taking place in various Roscommon locations, see https://www.roscommonbound.ie/
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