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The Top 20 Attractions in Roscommon

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Roscommon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Roscommon is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Lough Key

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Lough Key is a beautiful lake with many small islands. The best way to explore the lake is to take a boat trip.

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Drumman's Island

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Drumman's Island is one of more than 30 islands that are located in Lough Key. The drop-off point for the ferry is located here.

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Shannonbridge Fort and Bridge

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Shannonbridge Battery, 2022-12-30):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/31956005/shannonbridge-battery-raghrabeg-shannonbridge-co-roscommon
“Reg No 31956005”
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Shannon Bridge, 2022-12-30):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/31956004/shannon-bridge-raghrabeg-shannonbridge-co-roscommon
“Reg No 31956004”
Wikipedia (Shannonbridge, 2022-12-30):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannonbridge
Shannonbridge Fort (2022-12-30):
shannonbridgefort.ie
YouTube (Drone Video, Ireland from Air, 2022-12-30):

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Cloonfad Scenic Walks Resource Centre

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This is a hidden gem of a place if you want to park up for a host of different walks through forests and country roads. There is also a super tea room here.

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Strokestown Park and Irish National Famine Museum

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A museum is housed in this stately home. There you can take a look at the lives of the people who once lived here and learn more about the Great …

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Kilronan Castle

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The large country house, built around 1820, is located in the middle of a well-tended park and today houses a luxury hotel including a restaurant with first-class cuisine.

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Bridge over River Shannon

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The bridge in Roosky, Northern Ireland, crossing the River Shannon offers picturesque views of the river and surrounding landscapes. Its historic significance and scenic beauty make it a popular attraction for both locals and tourists.

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Boyle Abbey

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The Cistercian monastery dates back to the 12th century, but lost its importance by the 15th century. It was later used by the army and is only partially preserved today. What is left is still very impressive.

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Boardwalk at Lough O'Flynn

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On this beautiful boardwalk you can hike along Lough O'Flynn through the beautiful moorland. From the jetty you can observe the local flora and, with a little luck, the fauna.

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Roscommon Abbey

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This abbey is a former Augustinian / Dominican Priory and a national monument of Ireland. The site is thought to have been an early monastic one in the 6th century, …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Roscommon

Lough Key

Drumman's Island

Shannonbridge Fort and Bridge

Cloonfad Scenic Walks Resource Centre

Strokestown Park and Irish National Famine Museum

Kilronan Castle

Bridge over River Shannon

Boyle Abbey

Boardwalk at Lough O'Flynn

Roscommon Abbey

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