Ros Comáin · Connacht · 15 places
County Roscommon (Ros Comáin) in Connacht features 15 mapped ruins & archaeological sites, led by Rindoon, Rathcroghan Mound, and War of Independence Commemorative Military Memorial. Across these 15 listings, 7 feature verified photography and 9 include mapped nearby public parking. Notable ruins, monuments, historic churches, and towers.
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Rindoon (Irish: Rinn Dúin, meaning "fort of the promontory") is a deserted medieval town in County Roscommon, Ireland. The castle and town acted as an Anglo-Norman bridgehead during the 13th-century invasion of Connacht, but were abandoned after repeated attacks by the Gaelic Irish in the 14th century. Substantial ruins survive on the headland, including parts of the castle, stone jetties, a significant portion of the town wall, and other buildings.
Rathcroghan (Irish: Ráth Cruachan, meaning 'ringfort of Cruachan') is a complex of archaeological sites near Tulsk in County Roscommon, Ireland. It has been identified as the site of Cruachan or Cruachu, the traditional capital of the Connachta, the prehistoric and early medieval rulers of the kingdom of Connacht. Rathcroghan is one of the royal sites of Ireland. The ritual landscape extends over 6 square kilometres (2.3 sq mi) and consists of over 240 archaeological sites, 60 of which are protected national monuments. According to National Geographic, the site may be "Europe's largest unexcavated royal complex". The sites range in time period of construction from the Neolithic (4000–2500 BC), the Bronze (2500–500 BC) and Iron Ages (500 BC – 400 AD), to the medieval period. These monuments include burial mounds, ringforts and medieval field boundaries, the most prominent sites being the multi-period Rathcroghan Mound, the Oweynagat cave, the Mucklaghs (a set of linear earthworks), and the Carnfree medieval complex. There are many historic references to Rathcroghan (Ráth Crúachan) recorded in early medieval manuscripts, including the 12th-century Lebor na hUidre. Rathcroghan is recorded as the location of one of the great fairs of Ireland, as well as being one of the island's three great pagan cemeteries. It is also the location for the beginning and end of the Táin Bó Cúailnge and the royal seat of Medb, a mythical queen of Connacht. The Cave of Cruachan, also called Oweynagat, is said in Irish mythology to be an entrance to the Otherworld, or in the modern era as one of Ireland's "Gates to Hell". The cave has associations with the festival of Samhain and is also described as the dwelling of the Morrígan, a mythical figure in early medieval Irish literature.
The War of Independence Commemorative Military Memorial also known simply as the Old IRA Memorial is a memorial in the townland of Shankill Cross near Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland. The statue stands at 35 ft (11 m).
Boyle Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Búille) is a ruined Cistercian friary located in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. It was founded by Saint Malachy in the year 1161 but not consecrated until 1218 (work was interrupted by the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and it was burned in 1202.).
Castle Naghten is a motte and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Cloghogle Stone is a historic archaeological site located in County Roscommon. It provides visitors with a point of archaeological interest.
Inchmacnerin Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Inis Mac nÉirín) is a former monastery and National Monument located in Lough Key, Ireland.
Drummin fort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Elphin Cathedral Ruins are historic church ruins situated in County Roscommon.
Ardcarn Mound is a mound and ringfort and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Carnagh West Ringfort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Dermot & Grania's Bed is a historic archaeological site located in County Roscommon. It is recognized as an archaeological site of interest within the county.
Doon Roeree is an archaeological site located in County Roscommon. Visitors can explore this designated zone of historical and archaeological significance.
Liswilliam is a historic archaeological site located in County Roscommon.