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Pake Bridge is one of the many arched stone bridges built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when the Royal Canal was first constructed. Like others along the route, it was designed to let horses tow barges beneath while carts and livestock crossed above. Today it’s a quiet spot to pause, with a bench beside the bridge that makes it perfect for a break.

The famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats is closely associated with County Sligo; he used the abbey in two short stories: "The Crucifixion of the Outcasts" and "The Curse of Fire and Shadow." Yeats is buried in the nearby Drumcliffe Church.

Wikipedia (Roscommon Abbey, 2023-11-19): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roscommon_Abbey Wikipedia (List of National Monuments in County Roscommon, 2023-11-19): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Monuments_in_County_Roscommon “National Monument 362 … Roscommon Abbey … Friary (Dominican)”

Roscommon Castle is a dramatic 13th-century Norman Castle. It was built in 1269 by Robert de Ufford, Justiciar of Ireland, on lands which were taken from an Augustinian priory. While the castle now lies in ruins, its remnants are meticulously preserved within the scenic grounds of Loughnaneane Park. If you're passing by, it's worth taking a leisurely stroll through the park and around these historic remains.

This castle is a powerful symbol of the strong medieval history of the town and its area. It is thought that the castle was built at the start of the 14th century by Earl of Ulster, one of the most powerful men in Ireland at the time.

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, giving it a real sense of history. From the roundabout head east and take the second right at Abbeycourt lane to find the abbey.

The Keep of Athlone Castle is a National Monument. The castle, which formed part of Athlone's defenses for 750 years, became a museum in 1966 run by the Old Athlone Society and was also given a modern visitor center by the city council in 1991. Athlone Castle is the fulcrum for understanding the development of Athlone, linking modern Athlone to its Norman founders.

The Caves Of Keash tower over the small village of Keash on the west side of Keshcorran Hill. The caves consist of 17 chambers and have clear evidence of human life in the form of brown bear, red deer and wolf bones. Jump off the bike and walk up to the caves to see into a window of ancient history.