Roscommon Castle

The name Roscommon is derived from Coman mac Faelchon who built a monastery there in the 5th century. The woods near the monastery became known as Saint Coman's Wood (Which translates in Irish to Ros Comáin). This was later Anglicized to Roscommon. [Wikipedia] The castle was built between 1269 and 1273.

Again, it's so neat to visualize …

... became known as Saint Coman's Wood (Which translates in Irish to Ros Comáin). This was later Anglicized to Roscommon. [Wikipedia] The castle was built between 1269 and 1273. Again, it's so neat to visualize what was going on back when these ...

... to gain assistance......we aussies can find our way anywhere!!! PD & HD took AJ and CS for a drive to Roscommon to show us the Castle Ruin's that amazingly were still quite in tact. What an amazing sight with beautiful parklands surrounding it. We ...

A Cistercian abbey founded in 1161. Turned into a castle in 1659. ...

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... sandwiches and cookies. During cocktails the wedding photographer took pics of the wedding party, family, and friends. The view of the castle and the lake was breathtaking! The Dinner bell rang around 5:30 pm and everyone began to make their way to the ...

Another Anglo-Norman castle built in the late 1200's. ...