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Genealogy in Roscommon

Roscommon, a county of Ireland, province of Connaught, bounded E by Roscommon (Hotels, Roscommon, Ireland). Little is known about Coman, the fifth-century saint from whom the name comes. The Dominicans founded the ruined abbey that dominates the town, in the thirteenth century.

The Chief Towns in Co Roscommon are Strokestown, Boyle, Elphin, Loughlynn, Ballaghadereen, Castlerea and Knockcroghery.

Some popular surnames in County Roscommon (Accommodation, Roscommon, Ireland) are Hanley, Beirne, Kelly, Brennan, Connor, Flynn, Cox, McDermott, Brady and Farrell.

Town of Boyle

Boyle is one of the major towns of County Roscommon, Boyle is situated at the base of the Curlew Hills and the north bank of the river Boyle. It is a good tourist spot with outdoor sports facility like golf , tennis, and lake fishing.

Town of Castlerea

Castlerea is one of the important town in County Roscommon. Castlerea is pleasantly situated in wooded country on the banks of the Suck. Castlerea is also the birthplace of Sir William Wilde.