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Holidays in Roscommon.

County Roscommon forms part of the central plain of Ireland and is largely underlain by limestone. The county is bordered along the east and west by the River Shannon and the River Suck respectively which meet to the south of the county.

Roscommon is renowned for fishing


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Campsites

  Caravan & camping park at Lough Key
The landscaped caravan & camping park at Lough Key is set within mixed woodland and provides pitches for 52 touring caravans with a separate area for tents.

Hotels, guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast and self catering

  Booking.com   -   Hotel Guide Count Roscommon

Marriott International - UK & Ireland

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. 

  Imagine Ireland

 Interhome    -   Holiday homes Ireland

    
Discover Ireland from the comfort of your own holiday park, apartment or villa

 
Cottages4you is the leading provider of self-catered holidays throughout Ireland 

  Shamrock Cottages

Travel Agencies / Tour Operators

 
Create your perfect trip to Roscommon.

 
Golfbreaks.com is the UK's premier service for organising Golf Breaks and Golf Days, providing tailor-made golfbreaks at discounted prices and hundreds of special offers!



  The Sacred Island 
General and specialist tours are offered to the major Irish sacred centres: Carrowmore, Carrowkeel, Moytura, Loughcrew and the Boyne Valley. Tours are tailored to suit the needs and interests of the individual or group.

Parks

  Lough Key Forest & Activity Park   -   one of Ireland's principal lakeside attraction

Travel Guides Roscommon / Related books

Cavan, Fermanagh, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo 
Map; Publisher: Ordnance Survey Ireland (9 May 2005); ISBN-10: 1903974593; ISBN-13: 978-1903974599.

  Leitrim, Longford, Roscommon, Sligo
Map; Publisher: Ordnance Survey Ireland; 3rd Revised edition edition (14 July 2008); ISBN-10: 1905511434; ISBN-13: 978-1905511433.

Transport / How do I travel to Roscommon

  Cork Airport
  Dublin Airport
  Shannon Airport

  

  Ebookers   -   
Book cheap flights to Dublin at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights / Cheap Flight to Ireland

  Norfolk Line
Ferries to Ireland from Liverpool ( ferry to Ireland ).

    -  Liverpool - Dublin v.v. and more
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.

National Express
Travel by bus or coach to Roscommon.


Links 

  Tourism County Roscommon
Roscommon is a county of fertile farmland, undulating hillsides, quiet country lanes and silver lakes.

  Roscommon County Council

  Ireland West   -   Mayo, Roscommon & Galway
Momaghan, South West, South East, Lakelands.

  Roscommon
Roscommon is ideal for cycling and walking trips, or using as a base for fishing, golfing and discovering the authentic side of Ireland

  Boyle
The town of Boyle is home to one of Ireland's principal lakeside attractions, Lough Key Forest Park, which offers nature walks, ring forts, cruising, fishing, a bog-garden, an old ice-house, picnic grounds and a fully-serviced caravan and camping site. Herds of deer wander freely through the park.

  An Táin Cycle Route
Cycling route through counties Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Meath and Louth. It commences at Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon and can be followed out the county along the N5 as far as Tarmonbarry or along the N61 as far as Athlone. The cycle route follows the route of the route of the legendary Táin Bó Cuailgne or Cattle-Raid of Cooley.
  Boyle Abbey
  Carnfree
  Coal & Mining Heritage:
The Arigna area of Roscommon and the adjacent mountains of Co Leitrim were famous for coal and iron mining. From as early as the 15th century iron was mined in the area. Coal mining became more prominent in the 19th century.
  Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
Cruachan is one of the most important and best preserved Celtic Royal Sites in Europe, and the medieval village of Tulsk, Co. Roscommon is the setting for the new centre.
An amazing array of archaeological remains are located within a four mile radius of the centre, dating from the Stone Age to the historic period, and these are interpreted in our bright, modern exhibition rooms.
  The Douglas Hyde Centre
  Drumanone Dolmen
  Famine museum at Strokestown Park House
Gives a unique insight into the lives of the Irish people who battled against 'the great hunger'.
  Green Heartlands Cycle Route   -   a 137.2 mile long cycle route around south Roscommon
The route is covering Kiltoom, Kielty, Birchgrove, Ballyforan, Athleague, Roscommon, Knockcroghery, Derryglad and Four Roads. The route has been split into stages so that the cycle can be spread over 7 days with an average of 19 miles covered per day. This gives cyclists an opportunity to see the countryside and spend some time around the County thus encouraging further interest in the amenities the County has to offer.
  King House, Boyle
  Lough Key Forest Park
  Rath Croghan
  Roscommon Abbey
  Roscommon Castle
  Strokestown Park
Strokestown Park House is an 18th century mansion which has been faithully restored. It is unique in that it retains its original furnishings and professionally guided tours allow visitors to browse freely through the stately surroundings [ Strokestown Park House, Famine Museum & Gardens ].

  Roscommon Golf Club
  Glasson Golf & Country Club
  Ballyhaunis Golf Club
  Ballinrobe Golf Club

  News from Roscommon   -   Roscommon Herald

http://www.roscommondramafestival.com/
The original Festival ran in the Royal Cinema from 1960 until 1980. Re-established in 2007.

http://www.roscommonarts.com/
for information on artists, events, activities and opportunities in the arts in County Roscommon

http://www.roscommonartscentre.ie/
Roscommon Arts Centre is a vibrant, purpose-built arts space, which is committed to presenting a dynamic and ambitious multi-disciplinary programme of events that creates and develops audiences for the arts and contributes to local arts development in County Roscommon. See What's on in Roscommon.

http://www.kinghouse.ie/
King House Boule

http://www.cuisle.com/ 
Cuisle Holiday Centre provides...
...accessible and supported holidays and breaks to people with disabilities. Set in the magnificent 50 acre grounds of Donamon Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland, Cuisle is located only 10 minutes from the thriving market town of Roscommon yet is nestled in a secluded tranquil country setting.
Cuisle can provide an ideal base for your holiday or short break, offering easy access to local historical sites, angling facilities, shopping, entertainment and spectacular scenery.

http://www.gleesonstownhouse.com/
Gleeson's Townhouse, Restaurant, Artisan Food & Wine Shop  Roscommon

http://www.abbeyhotel.ie/
The 4 Star Abbey Hotel County Roscommon, is a charming 18th Century Manor House Castle Hotel in Ireland, set idyllically on it's own private grounds and gardens.
The Abbey Hotel Roscommon provides a helicopter pad on site for guests wishing to arrive by    helicopter.

http://www.kilronancastle.ie/
Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon
This secluded, luxury, Roscommon Castle hotel is majestically set on the shores of Lough Meelagh, surrounded by over forty acres of breathtaking Irish scenery, lush green pastures, ancient forests and historical points of interest.

http://www.clonalis.com/
Bed & Breakfast Guests at Clonalis are always confident of a warm welcome.

Day Visits to Clonalis House & Estate
A day visit to Clonalis is a must for those interested in Ireland's History, Heritage and Culture.
Clonalis is the ancestral home of the O'Conors of Connacht who are direct descendants of the last High Kings and who were the traditional Kings of Connacht. The family have played a pivotal role in Ireland's history, from the early warrior Kings, founders of Castles and Abbeys, to the present family, custodians of a vast array of heirlooms, artifacts and documents.

Cuisine  -  Irish Recipes

  Irish food

History of Roscommon

  Roscommonhistory.ie 
This website is an attempt at showcasing the beautiful county of Roscommon and its rich heritage, through the medium of its publications, documents and ephemera.

  Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre   -   Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre
Cruachan is one of the most important and best preserved Celtic Royal Sites in Europe, and the medieval village of Tulsk, Co. Roscommon is the setting for the new centre.

  County Roscommon Heritage & Genealogy Company

Music, Culture & Events

Roscommon has strong musical connections - it was the birthplace of Percy French, and O'Carolan often played there.

  Percy French Summer School 
A programme of lectures and concerts investigating the historic and cultural influences of the remarkable life of Percy French, Songwriter, Performer, Painter, Editor, Poet.

  Turlough Carolan [1670 - 25 March 1738 ]
Blind, early Irish harper, composer and singer whose great fame is due to his gift for melodic composition. He was the last great Irish harper-composer and is considered by many to be Ireland's national composer. See Turlough O'Carolan - Irish harper and Wikipedia
  Percy French [1 May 1854 - 24 January 1920 ]
One of Ireland's foremost songwriters and entertainers in his day. See Roscommon History.

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