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County Roscommon is a peaceful area tucked into the folds of the Irish Midlands. It offers a quiet country setting, which also serves as the backdrop for some of Ireland’s most interesting cultural attractions and well preserved historical religious sites.…

This oval shaped walking trail travels through the western part of County Roscommon as well as eastern portions of Galway. It also comprises part of the O’Sullivan Beara Trail.
Walkers can enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Irish…

Building operations on this Cistercian Abbey located in the town of Boyle, began in 1161. Today it is considered to be one of Ireland’s most well preserved religious sites.
The huge tower that still stands was begun along…

Sacred Heart Church is the most prominent building in the town of Roscommon. It is made entirely of local stone. Construction began in 1903 and was completed in 1925.
The spire of the church rises 25 m and…

The ruins of the Dominican Friary date back to 1253. The church was consecrated in 1257. It was built by Felim O’Conor, who was Lord of Roscommon at that time.
A transept was added to the single aisle…

To the north of Roscommon Town sits this Norman Castle, built in 1269. The Irish forces destroyed it in 1273, and rebuilt it shortly afterwards.
Built and originally occupied by Robert de Ufford, Lord Justice of Ireland, the…

This small but richly decorated stone survives from the end of the B.C. period. It is egg shaped, with a swirling design engraved into its granite surface. The style of the design is known as Celtic La Tene, and…

During the 6th century, a monastery flourished at this site. Ardcarn was designated as a diocese in the province of Connaught in 1111. It was later combined with Roscommon, Elphin and Drumcliff to make up the diocese of Elphin…

Many centuries ago, a monastic settlement was located at Emlagh, although there is no written mention of it and no visible ruins remain. That is, except for the pieces of two different high crosses standing at this site.
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A grouping of ancient earthworks that covers nearly two square miles, this ancient site includes ring forts and a large mound that may actually be a passage tomb similar to the Mound of the Hostages at Tara in County…