Castle
Roscommon Castle
Roscommon, County Roscommon
A large 13th century Norman castle ruin stands in a field on the edge of the town.
Now in ruins, this dramatic and imposing 13th-century Norman castle was once in the hands of Hugh O'Connor, King of Connaught.
- Where
- Roscommon, County Roscommon
- Address
- Castle Ln, Cloonbrackna
- Official site
- visitroscommon.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
Nearby
The closest places on our lists, in any county.
Roscommon AbbeyA ruined Dominican priory south of the town holds the carved tomb of Felim O'Conor.
Rathcline CastleThe 17th century castle and its bawn wall with corner towers stand ruined south of Lanesborough, burnt during the Williamite wars.
Strokestown Park and the National Famine MuseumThe Georgian house and walled garden are at Strokestown, with the famine museum in the estate yards behind them.On nearby
Coming up within about 25km.
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