- Fairy Lights at Croghan: Every night at midnight, mysterious lights are seen moving around the woods and lakes near Croghan; little fairies are said to carry these lights as they travel back and forth across the water.
- The Ghost of Dunamon Castle: The ancient ruins of Dunamon Castle are haunted by a restless ghost; local tales describe eerie sightings and sounds emanating from the castle, linked to its turbulent past under various owners.
- Lady Betty the Hangwoman: In old Roscommon gaol, a woman known as Lady Betty became the infamous executioner after a dramatic personal tragedy; she carried out numerous hangings and her stern portrait once hung as a warning in the prison.
- Saint Patrick’s Holy Well at Oran: In the townland of Oran, a well blessed by Saint Patrick draws pilgrims seeking cures; tradition recounts the saint’s visit to the area, where he performed blessings that endowed the waters with lasting healing properties.
- Bushfield Fort and Fairy Activity: The ancient ring fort at Bushfield is a known fairy dwelling encircled by trees; stories tell of lights, music, and the fairies’ revels within, with warnings against any disturbance of the site.
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Ireland’s county Roscommon combines historic sites with tranquil landscapes, with Roscommon Castle’s imposing ruins offering a glimpse into medieval Ireland. Lough Key Forest Park provides boating and treetop canopy walks, while the Arigna Mining Experience explores the county’s industrial past. Other attractions include the sacred site of Rathcroghan, linked to ancient mythology. Roscommon is Ireland’s 11th largest county by size (2,463 square km) and eighth smallest by population (70,259). Population peaked at 253,591 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 53,519 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Roscommon is Ireland’s 31st most visited and Ireland’s second least visited tourist county with around 25,000 international visitors per year.
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