Roscommon

Roscommon

Chill out amidst the beautiful unspoiled scenery of County Roscommon

Strokestown Park House
Lough Key
Roscommon Castle
Boyle Abbey

From left to right: Strokestown Park House, Lough Key, Roscommon Castle, Boyle Abbey

The quiet tranquil waters of County Roscommon in the West of Ireland exude a serenity that will appeal to those after a peaceful holiday. 

Surrounded by unspoiled nature with beautiful mountains, moors and lakes, this gentle county is ideal for laid-back breaks, and the spectacular Lough Key Forest Park is one of Ireland’s top lakeside attractions with more that 350 hectares of beautiful scenery. 

Roscommon’s historical attractions are dotted throughout the county, too, with the wonderful Boyle Abbey and Strokestown Park House. Discover a different side to the  West…

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Siarsceal Festival

22 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Siarscéal Festival is a historical, literary, bilingual and rambling festival hosted annually in different venues, inspired by the...

Strokestown International Poetry Festival

04 Apr 2012 - 06 May 2012

Founded in 1999, the Strokestown International Poetry Festival is established as one of the leading literary festivals in Ireland....

Roscommon Lamb Festival

02 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

This lamb festival is now in its fifth year and this one promises to be the best yet! The Lamb Festival is a celebration of family...

The Percy French Summer School

09 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012

The annual Percy French Summer School will take place at Castlecoote House from the 09th-13th July, 2012. There will be a...

Boyle Arts Festival

26 Jul 2012 - 04 Aug 2012

Boyle Arts Festival takes place from the 26th July to 4th August 2012. The festival programme will include events across all art...

O'Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival

29 Jul 2012 - 03 Aug 2012

The annual O'Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival takes place in Keadue, Co Roscommon, from the 3rd to 6th August 2012. The...

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Roscommon Town enjoys a large Brazilian population – thought to be about 10%, giving this pretty spot in the west of Ireland quite a Latin flavour!