Roscommon Friary

Hidden Historic Site

It was difficult to find Roscommon Friary as its not well signposted. It is located at the back of the Abbey Hotel and up as short pathway. There are some really wonderful stone carvings and beauti...

Old Ruined Abbey

This a is a ruined abbey which dates back to the 13th century. Despite being a ruin there is much to see; many of the old walls, entrance, feature window opening still intact. There is a peace about t...

Surprising it is not one of the top 10 things to do in Roscommon!

The Dominican friary was founded by Felimid O'Conor in 1267. It was burned in 1270 and struck by lightning in 1308. By 1445 it was in disrepair when an indulgence was granted to restore its fabric and...

Visit to Friary

Fine architecture with a world of history attached including the tomb of Phelim O'Conor a high king of Ireland. My GG Grandfather is also buried there much to my surprise! It was too cold to concentra...

Interesting

I can see why people have trouble finding this place. The only way we knew it existed was because we were staying in the Abbey hotel. There is ample parking and a nice gravel path to the entrance. In...