Roscommon

County Roscommon is home to Rathcroghan near Tulsk, a complex of archaeological sites linked to the legendary Queen Medb (Maeve). It was the seat of the Kings of Connacht and later of High Kings of Ireland, and the star…

Roscommon Castle was Norman, re-modelled in early modern times but demolished under Cromwell. Also in Roscommon town see Harrison Hall and the town museum. Only the facade remains of the Old Gaol. Rathcroghan in the vil…

Rathcroghan (Irish: Rath Cruachán), near Tulsk, a complex of archaeological sites, the home of Queen Medb (Irish: Méadhbh, anglicised Maeve), was the seat of Kings of Connacht and then to the High Kings of Ireland. Thi…

County Roscommon (Irish: Contae Ros Comáin) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the province of Connacht and the Northern and Western Region. It is the 11th largest Irish county by area and 26th most populous. Its cou…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in County Roscommon: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggest…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in County Roscommon when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share y…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to County Roscommon? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…