Category Archives: days out in Roscommon

Claypipe Visitor Centre

Ethel’s workshop is located on the site of a famous Irish Claypipe factory in the village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon. Knockcroghery was renowned for the almost 300 years for the production of clay pipes or dúidíns. By the late 1800’s virtually the entire village was involved in the manufacture of the pipes which were distributed extensively throughout the country.

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Derryglad Folk Museum

No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk & Heriatge  Museum, which is hidden in south Roscommon in a land of lakes and rivers. The collection deals with Farm & Folk life in Ireland from the 18th century to the recent past. The museum is privately owned and run by the Finneran Family and houses

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King House

King House is a magnificently restored Georgian mansion located in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Built in 1730 as the seat of the King family, a powerful landowning dynasty, the house later became a military barracks and recruiting depot for the famous Irish regiment of the British army, the Connaught Rangers.   At the end of the Civil war in 1923, the

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Rathcroghan Visitor Centre

Rathcroghan (Cruachan Aí), is the oldest and largest unexcavated Royal Site in Europe. It is known as the Sacred Capital of Connacht, and is the location where the festival of Samhain (Halloween) is said to originate. Experience Rathcroghans rich archaeology, mythology and history through our interpretive rooms and expertly guided tours of this majestic landscape. The Rathcroghan Visitor Centre is

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Roscommon Leisure Zone

Roscommon Leisure Zone has been designed with all ages, abilities and families in mind and our devotion for excellence and high standards ensure a relaxing, fun and enjoyable visit for everyone. Our whole Center is also fully wheelchair accessible throughout. Activities include Ten Pin Bowling to give you the ultimate bowling experience with bumpers on all lanes, so bowlers of all levels can strike out!! We

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Strokestown Park

Strokestown Park is a unique historic property in Co. Roscommon in the west of Ireland with many layers of history. This evocative estate is a capsule in time with many features: an uncommon galleried kitchen; elegant vaulted stables; a six-acre walled garden; mausoleum; bridge; gates; and lodge.  Strokestown Park House and the National Famine Museum are open seven days a week.

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Roscommon Castle

Roscommon Castle is a dramatic and imposing 13th Century Norman Castle. It was built in 1269 by Robert de Ufford, Justiciciar of Ireland, on lands he had seized from the Augustinian Priory.  It was besieged by the Connacht King Aodh O’Connor in 1272 and eight years later it was again in the hands of the English garrison and fully restored.

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Abbey Hotel Roscommon Reviews

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Abbey Hotel Roscommon is a superb overnight choice and continues to receive high ratings from visitors. You won’t be disappointed… Beautiful relaxing stay Ivan M ( Dublin) Myself and my partner have just returned from a relaxing stay at this excellent hotel. We enjoyed every moment of our visit. Service was first class as was the fabulous food. Without hesitation we

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Arigna Mining Experience

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Visit www.arignaminingexperience.ie to book your tour now!   Arigna Mining Experience is a visitor centre and underground tour in Co. Roscommon celebrating the heritage of coal and Iron Ore mining in Ireland, dating from the 1700s up to the 1990s. The Arigna Mining Experience will certainly appeal to those looking for a day out with a difference! The visitor centre

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Abbey Hotel Roscommon

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WELCOME TO 4* ABBEY HOTEL CONFERENCE & LEISURE ROSCOMMON  The 4* Abbey Hotel located in the heart of the Irish Midlands town of Roscommon is considered by many as one of Ireland’s last few remaining authentic family-run hotels. Owned and managed by the Grealy Family dynasty now since 1963, this 18th-century property is steeped in history and heritage, boasting views

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