- Arigna: Located in the green Arigna Valley near Lough Allen, Arigna is a historic coal-mining village with stunning views of the Arigna Mountains. The Arigna Mining Experience and scenic drives through forested hills offer a blend of industrial heritage and natural beauty.
- Athleague: Straddling the River Suck on the Roscommon-Galway border, Athleague features a scenic river setting and historic sites like a 9th-century church. Its lush meadows and fishing waters provide a tranquil, picturesque atmosphere.
- Ballyfarnon: Located south of forests and small mountains near Lough Key, Ballyfarnon offers scenic views of the Curlew Mountains and access to Lough Arrow. Its quiet, wooded surroundings make it ideal for nature walks and relaxation.
- Creggs: A tiny village 14 km from Roscommon Town, Creggs is surrounded by rolling countryside and features a heritage center and monument to Charles Stuart Parnell. Its scenic farmland and colorful pubs create a charming rural setting.
- Elphin: Situated 16 km south of Boyle, Elphin is set among scenic limestone grasslands and features a historic windmill and Dominican priory ruins. Its proximity to Lough Ree and open plains offers picturesque views and a peaceful ambiance.
- Keadue: A Tidy Towns winner on the Arigna Mountains scenic drive, Keadue boasts traditional stone houses and colorful gardens. Near Lough Meelagh, Turlough O’Carolan’s resting place, its serene lakes and forested hills are breathtaking.
- Knockcroghery: Known as “Hangman’s Hill,” Knockcroghery sits near Galey Bay and the 14th-century Galey Castle on Lough Ree’s shores. Its scenic lake views and historic clay pipe-making heritage make it a charming waterside village.
- Lecarrow: A picturesque village on Lough Ree’s western shore, Lecarrow offers stunning lake views and a small harbor for boating. Its quiet, waterside setting and proximity to Rindoon’s medieval ruins enhance its scenic appeal.
- Roosky: A scenic village on the River Shannon, Roosky features a historic bridge and vibrant marina, ideal for boating and fishing. Its lush surroundings and Shannon-side towpaths create a tranquil, waterside charm.
- Tulsk: Near the Rathcroghan archaeological complex, home of Queen Medb, Tulsk offers scenic views of ancient mounds and rolling plains. Its historic significance and proximity to the River Suck make it a captivating, myth-rich village
Villages
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Towns
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Roscommon:
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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