The county town Roscommon is an important road junction and a good touring centre. It mainly occupies the southern slopes of a gentle hill, and took its name and origin from St. Coman, who founded a monastery here in early Christian times.
Knockcroghery was once a place of execution. Galey Castle, built in the 14th century is situated beyond the village and near the shore of Galey Bay. Out in the lake is the island of Inishcleraun which is the site of a monastery founded by St. Diarmait in 540.
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| Gleesons Townhouse & Restaurant |
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| OGara’s Royal Hotel |
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Land Area: 2,547 km (983 mi)
County Town: Roscommon
Code: RN
Population: 53,774 (2002)
Province: Connacht
Roscommon is still very much a county of wide-open spaces, rivers, meadows, low hills and lakes. The main thing this part of the world has going for it is a chance to unwind in laid-back surroundings and sociable pubs; and there are some fine places to stay and eat too. Roscommon (Accommodation, Roscommon, Ireland) is a popular place for visitors, horse racing enthusiasts and golfers.
