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Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon

Carrick-on-Shannon (Irish: Cora Droma Rúisc) straddles the River Shannon and the County Leitrim and the County Roscommon border. The majority of the town is in Leitrim. The town's situation on the River Shannon has resulted in it becoming one of the most popular destinations for cruise holidays in Ireland. It is also a very popular fishing destination and there is a golf course on the outskirts of the town.

Gardens

Strokestown Park House & Garden

Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon

The great south border in the restored six acre walled garden at Strokestown Park is a happy tribute to changed times. Colour keyed, with planting running through the shades of the spectrum from sizzling red hot pokers and blazing ligularia to co ...

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Golf

There is no featured golf course in the area

Self Catering

The Schoolhouse at Annaghmore

Collooney, Co. Sligo

Set on the Annaghmore Estate, this charming rural schoolhouse features distinctively Tudor Revival decorative elements. Built in the 1860’s as a school for the estate tenant’s children, it is an attractive rural building picture ...

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What's On

Carrick on Shannon Farmers Market - Co Leitrim - Thursdays

Carrick on Shannon Farmers Market - Thursday 10am - 2pm

The Market Yard, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim

This attractive old courtyard is bounded by interesting busine ...

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Tourist Attractions

Arigna Mining Experience

Arigna, Co. Roscommon

The Arigna Mining Experience Centre provides visitors with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley, since its beginning in the 1700's until closure in 1990. During the underground tour, visitors will experien ...

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Wedding Venues

Clonalis House

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Clonalis House is set amid peaceful parklands and stands on the land that has been the home of the O’Conors of Connacht for 1,500 years. The present house is a 45-roomed Victorian Italianate mansion and could seem a little daunting on arriv ...

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