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Strokestown Park House, Roscommon.
original tools and moulds each pipe is handmade using the same guestrooms accommodation
skills employed by artisans centuries ago. A visit to the truly unique Gleesons Townhouse & Restaurant, Market Square, Roscommon. Tel:
Claypipe Visitor Centre is not to be missed. Here you will find a (090) 662 6954; Fax: (090) 662 7425; Email:
friendly welcome and a fascinating story! Open year round. Admission
info@gleesonstownhouse.com; Web:
www.gleesonstownhouse.com.
free. Proprietors Eamonn and Mary Gleeson invite you to this historic 19th
century townhouse which displays attention to detail throughout the 19
RATHCROGHAN comfortable bedrooms including 2 luxurious suites. Ideally situated next
The burial place of the Kings of Connaught covers an area of some door to the weekly Roscommon Farmers Market, the Gleesons are
520 hectares and features more than 20 ringforts, burial mounds and committed to sourcing local, fresh and organic ingredients from local
megalithic tombs. South of the town is the village of Tulsk with its suppliers. Delicious breads, scones, quiches and desserts are baked daily
Visitor Centre, Cruachan Aí. In the centre of the village, it brings on the premises. For dinner why not try the Leitrim Organic Farmers beef
together the history, mythology and archaeology of one of the most burger or perhaps their herb-crusted rack of Roscommon lamb with garlic
important Celtic royal sites in Europe. Tel: (071) 963 9268. whipped potato, red onion confit and port wine glaze. Their wine list
offers an excellent selection, which is very competitively priced. All in all,
ROOSKEY this is a place that people return to year after year! A home away from
The town of Rooskey on the shores of Lough Bofin is about 18km home. Open from 7am. Private car park. Free Internet access!
north of Longford town on the main N4 route.
STROKESTOWN
ROSCOMMON TOWN Thirty kilometres west of Longford on the N5, the town is home to
Roscommon’s small county town sits at the intersection of the N60, Strokestown Park House, an 18th century ascendancy house with
N61 and N63, and the name it gives the county comes from “Ros”, or fascinating furnishings. The high point of any visit, however, will be
“wooded height”, and St. Coman, the area’s first bishop. The the Strokestown Famine Museum and Gardens. Tel: (071) 963 3013.
impressive Roscommon Castle at the north end of the town dates from Running from 4-7 May 2007 is the Strokestown International Poetry
the 13th century. At the far end of town, the ruins of the 13th century Festival, which will feature poetry readings of works in both the
Dominican Priory is worth a visit to see the 700-year-old carving of the English and Irish languages, prizes, humorous and satirical verse, pub
founder set into its north wall. When it’s time to take a break from the poetry, traditional music, tours and guided walks on Sliabh Bán
sites, head down to the Coral Leisure Centre for a splash in the pool or mountain. For further details on the festival contact (071) 963 3759.
take the kids to the award-winning town park playground, which
features duck ponds and great walks. The Tourist Information Office at publicbuilding places of interest
Market Square is open from June to September, Mon. to Sat. The National Irish Famine Museum, Strokestown Co. Roscommon. Tel:
10am–5.30pm. Tel: (090) 662 6342. (071) 963 3013; Email:
info@strokestownpark.ie; Web:
www.strokestownpark.ie. Situated 23km (14 miles) from Longford on
the N5, Strokestown is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian towns. It is
home to Ireland’s widest street and longest herbaceous border, the last
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remaining galleried kitchen in this country, and the National Irish
leeson’s
Famine Museum.
T OWNHOUSE & R ESTAURANT
Market Square, Roscommon, Ireland
Te l : (090) 662 6954 Fax: (090) 662 7425
TARMONBARRY
Email:
info@gleesonstownhouse.com
Web:
www.gleesonstownhouse.com
Located 11km from Strokestown. Every August Tarmonbarry holds an
• Magnificent Historic Listed 19th Century Townhouse entertainment and sport festival.
• Superior Accommodation.
• Award Winning Licensed Restaurant
• Cafe - Home Baking our specialty.
• A/C Conference/Function room and Syndicate room TULSK
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Access & guest computer
• Free Internet Access
With its fine, fishable lakes and historical interest, the village of Tulsk,
• Voted Les Routiers " Host of the Year "
• Next door to Weekly Farmers Market
halfway between Boyle and Roscommon, makes for a great stop. Located
• Private Car Park
• Member of " Good Food Ireland "
on the banks of the Ogulla river is the Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, where
• Highly recommended in International Guide Books
you can explore one of the best preserved complexes of Celtic monuments.
• AA restaurant with Rooms
• Recommended in Lucinda O Sullivan's " Little
This ancient home and burial place of the Kings of Connaught features
Black Book Of Great Places To Stay 2007”
ringforts, burial mounds and megalithic tombs. In August the town
“Your hospitality and that of your staff should be bottled!” J.Powell, Derbyshire, UK
hosts the Tulsk Summer Fair Festival. Tel: (071) 963 9268.
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