Above : Street In Castlerea

Castlerea

Brief Description

Antiquarian and oculist Sir William Wilde, father of Oscar was born here.

Nearby at Frenchpark there are remains of a 14th century abbey and other ruins.

Also here is the grave of Douglas Hyde, first President of the Republic and founder of the Gaelic League, who was born in the local rectory.

Local Area attractions

Fishing & Walking.

Hells Kitchen Railway museum.

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Above : Map Of County Roscommon

Roscommon

Tourist Information Offices
These are located in towns and villages throughout the County.
Call in, pick up brochures, ask for advice about events, where to visit, recommended routes, what’s on, where to eat etc.

To give you a flavour, we have listed below just a sample of what the County has to offer

Towns in Roscommon

Castlerea

Boyle

Roscommon

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