Modern ballad by Dermot O’Brien, recorded by artists like P.J. Murrihy). A proud celebration of Roscommon’s people and heritage.
- Bring me a man whose voice proudly raises
- Tales and the glories that only you knew.
- Where are the songs that ring with your praises?
- Lovely Roscommon will sing them anew.
- Every Roscommon man,
- Think of your ancient clan.
- Gather around us to sing thy name.
- Shout; let old Erin hear
- Proudly that they might hear
- Men of Roscommon are marching again.
- While though at Croghan the mayflower is blooming,
- There long ago was the palace of Maeve.
- High on the mound where the foeman was looming
- Stood men of ‘common so loyal and brave.
- Shouting their battle cry,
- Willing to fight or die,
- Forward to victory down to the plains.
- Joy with them as they go,
- So that the world may know
- Men of Roscommon are marching again.
- Farnbeg and Roosky, Boyle and Dundonnell,
- Strokestown and Frenchpark, Elphin, Castlereagh,
- Tell them at old Ballyclare on the Shannon
- Men of Roscommon are gathering today.
- Raise up the standards high.
- Wave banners to the sky.
- Follow them onward to sunshine and rain.
- And with a mighty roar,
- Let Erin know once more
- Men of Roscommon are marching again.
Anthem of the county
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
Songs from the county
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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