Roscommon Town

Roscommon Town, the ancient capital of Connaught, is the county town. It has a rich and varied history and still has its abbey and castle. The old jailhouse, built in the early 1740's, is reputed to have had the only female "hangman" in Ireland. The eighteen hole golf course is only a mile to the south of the town, and Moate Park Forest a mile or so further on. The town is an ideal place to eat out having a wide range of restaurant/bars and cafes. Many of the pubs have traditional Irish music evenings. Roscommon also has a racecourse and meets are held regularly throughout the year.

Above and below: Roscommon Castle

Above:  Roscommon Abbey

Above:  Roscommon Town

Below:  The old Jailhouse