Roscrea 2000

Roscrea 2000 Commentary

Our Theme: Roscrea 2000 Serving the Community

This year entry depicts all the various activities which Roscrea 2000 has 
on offer to the Community of Roscrea.

Roscrea 2000 is a limited company under the umbrella of ADM.  It has been in 
existence since 1997.  It provides a wide range of services which are represented on our float 
today.

Our entry is divided into four sections which represents some of the many  services we 
provide, namely …

·	Fas Community Employment – This provides employment to long term unemployed, lone 
parents and members of the travelling community.  At present we have 32 fas participants on our scheme.  Work 
within the scheme in Roscrea 2000 involves pre-school assistants, laundry operators, childcare 
assistants, environmental labourers, stonemasons, interior decorators, carpentry, clerical assistant 
and cleaning duties.  This scheme has made an enormous contribution to community life in Roscrea.  Projects 
to date include the renovation and building of the new Leisure Centre Complex, environmental upgrading in
 the local community housing estates and the erection of the Christmas Town Crib each year to name just a 
few.
·	Childcare – This colourful display represents the activities of the Jack and Jill Community Creche 
which provides daily childcare for children from 3 months to 3 years.  This service allows parents to take part
 in the many courses and groups which Roscrea 2000 provide.  The Busy Bees Pre School caters for children
 from the ages of 4 – 5 years, where up to date children's education is catered for.  Transport is provided for 
this service which is funded by the Department of Education.  An exciting new Youth Development 
Project will play an active part in our programme of activities in the coming months to include after 
schools clubs, youth groups, and summercamps.
·	N.C.V.A. Second Chance Education – An intensive second chance education programme 
is provided on a daily basis at the centre.  Subjects include catering, childcare, music appreciation, personal 
effectiveness, maths, communication, and computers.  This has given many people an opportunity to
 get involved once again in an education system with a difference as all subjects are project led.  An
 individual and group literacy service is also provided.

Information on any of the above services can be had by calling in or phoning Roscrea 2000 Ltd Community
 Resource Centre New Line Roscrea.

Kennedy Park Community Entry Commentary

This years entry named “Young At Heart Kennedy Park” shows the wonderful work which 
is going on in the park!.

Kennedy park development group, Kennedy park womens group and Corville after schools 
club have all joined together to put on this magnificent display of colour and fun which
 shows a true community spirit.

The effort and work which has gone into preparing for this entry is just a taste of the good 
working spirit which exists in the estate.

Now we will have a poem specially written by Rebecca Simmons, which will give you an 
insight into this years entry.  This poem will be read now by Rebecca Simmons, Tara 
Walshe, and Gabrielle Feehan.