County
Roscommon
County Roscommon is full of interesting sites
for example the impressive castle of Roscommon town
dating from the 13th century, an old abbey, a
museum and many other sites to be discovered.
Strokestown
Park
In north Roscommon, the restoration of
Strokestown Park House (an 18th century mansion)
has recreated a microcosm of 19th century Irish
life.
You can visit a museum about 'famine in
Ireland', and admire the restoration of the house
and gardens. The house is unique because it has not
been modified since the Mahon family lived there in
the 18th century.
Folklore
Museum
A museum very interesting for lovers of history,
folklore and habits in Ireland.
Locke
Distillery
This museum recalls all the history of the
manufacture of whiskey in the building of what is
probably the oldest distillery in the world (which
opened in 1757 and closed in 1954)
Lough Key Forest Park
This park is located a few kilometres north of
Roscommon town. It formerly belonged to the family
of King Harman. The park is situated on the shores
of beautiful Lough Key and about 5 minutes from the
centre of town of Boyle.
There, you can practise nautical activities like
windsurfing, water skiing, or sail in boats, there
are many pedestrian roads arranged in order for you
to appreciate the panoramic beauty of the park and
the lake. An ideal and popular place for campers,
fishermen and walkers.
Boyle Abbey
Boyle Abbey was built in 1161 by Maurice O'Duffy
under the patronage of the reigning local family,
the MacDermotts. It is among the finest cistercians
buildings of the country. You will be able to
admire the sculptures of animals and the strange
figures found in the stone columns.
King House
King House in Boyle was lovingly restored. This
house is one of the most important in Ireland.
Inside, you can learn lots of things about the
story of the house, the life of the King, Gaelic
traditions in Ireland, etc.
The Roscommon County
Museum
Thanks to the Roscommon County Museum, you can
discover a lot of things about the town and its
people, but also about the story of the county.
The Old Schoolhouse
Museum
The museum is in a schoolhouse dating from 1929.
This reflects the state of mind of the Irish
education which we find today, and which dates from
two centuries.
Clonalis
House
Clonalis House is the ancestral home of the
O'Conors - the family of Kings of Connaught. The
last Kings of Ireland came from this family.
Gate Lodge at St Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen
The former historic Gate Lodge of St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen is a protected building which has been restored and operates as a Coffee House & Art Gallery. The Coffee House offers an array of home cooked foods, the fire and newspaper, while the Art Gallery exhibits a wide selection of works from artists near and far.
Elphin
Windmill
The Elphin windmill (dating from 18th century
and fully restored) is the oldest of its kind in
the country.
Frybrook
House
Frybrook House is an exceptional example of
architectural features dating from 18th century.
This town house and garden includes also some
beautiful examples of Georgian decorative
plasterwork.
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