Doras Luimní is an independent not-for-profit organisation working to promote and protect the rights of people from a migrant background in Ireland. They have recently conducted a survey and produced a report on access to justice, which reveals that many asylum seekers do not report crimes committed against them for fear their asylum claim will be negatively impacted. Adrianne is joined by John Lannon, CEO of Doras to discuss this and the other findings of this report. For more information go to www.doras.org or contact them on 061310328 or at [email protected]

In today’s digital world where connectivity and being tech savvy is becoming an essential skill to have, older people can sometimes feel left out, but Irish Girl Guides, in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, is attempting to tackle this challenge head-on with their nationwide Hi-Digital workshops. Adrianne speaks here with Jessica Woods, Hi-Digital Programme Trainer and Communications Officer with the Irish Girl Guides to find out what these workshops entail and how people can get access to this invaluable training.

Phone (01) 668 3898 for more details and if you would like to volunteer as a leader in your local area then go to www.irishgirlguides.ie

On this week's The Arts Programme, Ursula Ledwith is joined by guests; Tom Meskell who chatted about his life as an Artist, the Lighting Festivals and coming to Roscommon.

Kevin Woods from The Arts Centre chatted about what's happening during the coming week's at the Arts Centre.

Jason Fallon from Midland Astronomy talks about what's happening in the sky and The Cosmos Party.

Dana Sorokina, Artist, chatted about her earlier life, her Art, moving to Roscommon and upcoming exhibitions.

Grainne Hunt chatted about her upcoming tours and sings some of her songs live in studio.

Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; FA Cup Chat with Joe Rynne, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, and Castlerea Park Run interview with Michelle Flately and Catherine Hanly.

19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year. At ABII, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, through their community based personalised rehabilitation services and their education and support for family members and carers, they help them to return to leading independent and fulfilling lives. Adrianne speaks here with Sarah Jane Hargadon, ABII Community Fundraising Co-Ordinator to find out about the services they provide and their upcoming fundraisers, including their #bakeforbraininjury taking place during Brain Awareness Week from the 10th – 16th March and their yearly abseil on the 29th March. You can also run the mini marathon and donate to ABII for info go to www.abiireland.ie

The biggest racing festival of the year at Cheltenham is less than  a week away and one Irish trainer who is bringing a big team this year is Gavin Cromwell who has been chatting to Dave Keena.

The latest from the White House, Michael Martin's trip to Washington and the latest from the local political scene are some of the items on  the agenda as Emmett Corcoran discusses the latest on the political scene.

The Roscommon Community Challenge is one of the biggest community events in the Roscommon town area this year and it's on this Friday night 7th March with a cycling event on Saturday 8th March, The funds raised will go towards the Roscommon Town Special Olympics. Jacqui McCormack is the chief organiser and she has been telling Seamus Duke about this years' event.

The Roscommon Community Challenge is BACK for 2025 and takes place on Friday, 7th March. You can enjoy a lovely timed Moonlight walk/run through the streets of Roscommon Town, followed on Saturday 8th by a 70km leisurely cycle through scenic Roscommon and East Galway. All proceeds go to the Roscommon Special Olympics fund and towards the upkeep of the Roscommon Community Sports Park. Jacqui McCormack, Community Challenge & Special Olympics Coordinator joined Adrianne in the studio along with CEO of the Roscommon Sports Partnership, Noel Feeley to discuss the event and the facilities that the Roscommon Sports Partnership can provide for people with of all abilities.

To register or for information please go to www.rosactive.org or check out their FB page www.facebook.com/Roscommoncommunitychallenge2025/

This year the theme for InternationalWomen's Day #IWD2025 is to #AccelerateAction and here in Roscommon, on Friday, 7th March (the day before IWD) there will be an event hosted by a panel of four dynamic businesswomen, which aims to do just that. This event takes place in the Hodson Bay Hotel from 10am to 2.30pm and isfor women of all ages. Adrianne speaks here with Claire Frances Faissal, President of Network Ireland Roscommon and MC on the day. She tells us what you can expect from the day with a 'Breath & Balance' workshop, some lunchand a speed networking session.

Register at www.networkireland.ie/events/