The National Famine Museum
Ireland is a country rich in culture and history, with many monuments and museums testifying to its tumultuous past. Among them, the…
Ireland is a country rich in culture and history, with many monuments and museums testifying to its tumultuous past. Among them, the…
A magnificent abbey, one of the best preserved in the country. A remarkable building that attracts thousands of visitors every year! A…
The Meehambee Dolmen is an Irish megalithic portal in County Roscommon. Dating back to around 3,500 BC, it will impress you with…
Lough Key is an Irish lake in County Roscommon, less than 3km east of the town of La Boyne. The lake is…
If you like microbrews, you'll love Black Donkey Brewing Ltd. Only in business since 2014, this company produces some pretty nice beers,…
The Drumanone dolmen is one of the most important in Ireland, along with the Poulnabrone dolmen (Co. de Clare). It dates back…
Magnificent: that's one word to describe Roscommon Castle. Built in 1269 by Robert D'Ufford, a high-ranking Irish magistrate of the time, the…
Descending into the depths of the earth, the Arigna mines are among the narrowest and largest coal mines in Europe! Located in…
The Castlestrange stone is a granite megalith in the grounds of Castlestrange House, County Roscommon. It is unique in that it features…
Lost in the middle of Lough Key lake is a small island and its castle: Castle Island (also known as Macdermott's Castle).…
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County Roscommon is located in the province of Connacht, in the mid-west of Ireland. The county is crossed by the River Shannon and is home to many medieval historical sites. Irish mythology is also present, with the archaeological site of Crúachan, where the rulers of Connaught resided, such as King Ailill Mac Máta and his wife Medb.