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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 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

Boyle - Origin Farmers Market - County Roscommon - Saturdays

Boyle Market

Grounds of King House, Main Street, Boyle, County Roscommon

Saturday, 10am - 2pm

The Farmers Market is managed by Una Bhan Tourism and is located in t ...

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Tourist Attractions

Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

Boyle, Co. Roscommon

After major development the historic backdrop of Lough Key encompasses a landmark cluster of unique attractions serving the needs of a 21st century visitor with a new lakeside centre providing an ideal gateway for gentle leisurely activities or m ...

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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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