- Boyle, Boyle Abbey: Monks’ apparitions are seen wandering the ruins of Boyle Abbey, founded in 1161. Local lore ties their presence to the abbey’s dissolution in the 16th century, with ghostly chants reported at night.
- Roscommon Castle: A spectral woman in white haunts Roscommon Castle, believed to be a lady from the O’Conor family who died tragically in the 13th century. Her figure appears on the battlements and near the lake.
- Elphin, Old Bishop’s Palace: The ghost of a bishop, possibly from the 18th century, haunts the ruins of the Bishop’s Palace in Elphin. Locals report seeing a robed figure and hearing footsteps in the abandoned structure.
- Strokestown Park House: A young girl’s ghost, thought to be a former resident’s daughter, haunts Strokestown Park House. Visitors hear her laughter and see her in the nursery, linked to a 19th-century tragedy.
- Athlone, Custume Barracks: Soldiers’ spirits from the 17th and 18th centuries haunt Custume Barracks. Reports include shadowy figures and the sound of marching boots, tied to the barracks’ military history.
- Ballintober, Ballintober Castle: A ghostly knight, possibly an O’Conor warrior, roams Ballintober Castle’s ruins. His apparition, seen wielding a sword, is connected to the castle’s medieval conflicts.
- Tulsk, Rathcroghan Mound: Spectral warriors and a banshee are reported at Rathcroghan, an ancient royal site. The hauntings are linked to its history as a burial ground and ceremonial centre.
- Castlerea, Clonalis House: A ghostly figure, believed to be an O’Conor ancestor, haunts the family seat.
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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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