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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

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

Eagles Flying

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Situated amid the beautiful landscape of North-West Ireland is Eagles Flying, the largest Centre for Birds of Prey and Owls in Ireland. Join them for the fantastic and memorable experience of majestic raptors soaring over one of the most lovely l ...

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Wedding Venues

Kilronan Castle

Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon

Tucked away from the rest of the World, the 200-year-old Castle is an entirely unique location on the shores of Lough Meelagh situated between the beautiful villages of Keadue and Ballyfarnon, in Roscommon, Ireland. Kilronan Castle is a stunni ...

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