Roscommon, County town in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Roscommon sits at the intersection of N60, N61, and N63 roads, with a population of 6,555 residents according to the 2022 census data.
In the 5th century, Coman mac Faelchon established a monastery at this location, leading to the name Ros Comáin, meaning Saint Coman's wood.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, completed in 1925, contains detailed stained glass windows and mosaics depicting important figures from Irish history.
The town maintains railway connections since 1860 and operates regular Bus Éireann services, connecting residents to major transportation routes across Ireland.
Archaeological excavations in 1945 revealed ancient treasures, including a gold lunula and two gold discs dating from 2300-1800 BC.
Location: County Roscommon
Elevation above the sea: 80 m
Website: http://roscommoncoco.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.63330,-8.18330
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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National Famine Museum
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Rindoon
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Donamon Castle
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Castlestrange stone
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Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon
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Glinsk Castle
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Lough Funshinagh
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Roscommon County Museum
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Roscommon Priory
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Roscommon Courthouse
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Roscommon Castle
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Knockanyconor portal tomb
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Ballintober Castle
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Lanesborough Bridge
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Killeroran Round Tower
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Hollygrove National School
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Ballyforan Bridge
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Ballyforan Bridge
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Oran Tower
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Strokestown Park House Stables
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Strokestown Park-Gate House
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Scregg Tomb
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Inchbofin Ecclesiastical Site
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