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Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon

Knockvicar (Irish: Cnoc an Bhiocáire) is a village in County Roscommon. It is located between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon near Lough Key Forest Park in the north of the county.
The Boyle River, which flows under Knockvicar bridge, connects with Lough Key via a weir and Claredon lock gates 300m upstream. You can park near the bridge and walk along the towpath.

Knockvicar lies on the Arigna Scenic Drive off the N4 N4 Dublin to Sligo

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 Courtyard at Clonalis

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Standing on the land that has been the home of the O’Conors of Connacht for 1,500 years, this 45-room Victorian Italianate mansion may seem a little daunting on arrival, but it’s magic - and the hospitable owners, Pyers and Marguerite ...

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What's On

Longford Farmers Market - Co Longford - Fridays

Longford Farmers Market - Friday 9.30-2pm

Market Sq, Longford, Co Longford

Contact: Shirley O'Hallaron - 086 604 7060 shirleyohalloran@eircom.net

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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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