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Roscommon

Castle ruins, forest parks and broad lakes along the River Shannon.

ExploreRoscommon Town and Boyle
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Roscommon?

Castle ruins, forest parks and broad lakes along the River Shannon.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Roscommon Castle
  2. 02Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
  3. 03Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum
  4. 04Rathcroghan Royal Site
  5. 05Arigna Mining Experience
  6. 06Boyle Abbey
  7. 07King House Boyle
  8. 08Sliabh Bawn
  9. 09Lough Ree
  10. 10Portrunny Bay
  11. 11Elphin Windmill
  12. 12Castlecoote House
  13. 13Rindoon Medieval Settlement
  14. 14Dr Douglas Hyde Interpretive Centre
  15. 15Claypipe Visitor Centre
  16. 16Ballintubber Castle
  17. 17Mote Park
  18. 18Loughnaneane Park
  19. 19Shannon River Cruising
  20. 20Athleague Village

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

1

Day 1 — Begin with Roscommon Castle, then continue to Lough Key Forest & Activity Park and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum before an afternoon at Rathcroghan Royal Site.

3

Day 3 — Combine Arigna Mining Experience with Boyle Abbey, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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