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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)”

Lanesborough is a pretty town on the banks of the Shannon. The town is popular for watersports and its rich ecology including mixed woodlands and freshwater marsh.

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 mighty Dunamon Castle (also Donamon Castle) sits enthroned on a hill above the river. The fortress was first mentioned in 1154. Today it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited buildings in Ireland.

This castle was built during the nine years war from 1592 to 1601 on an ancient road that connected Ballymoate with Boyle. The fortress was built to defend the pass through the Curlew mountains. Nowadays the castle lies in ruins, and it is free to visit.

This road sits on the side of a hill with fantastic views of the green fields and Lough Key below.

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.