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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

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

King House

Boyle, Co. Roscommon

King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. Marvel at the grandeur, ...

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Wedding Venues

Cromleach Lodge - Castlebaldwin County Sligo - Banqueting

Cromleach Lodge Country House Hotel & Ciunas Spa

Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo

Bordering on romantic Yeats country, in the hills just above Lough Arrow, Christy and Moira Tighe’s hotel enjoys one of the finest views in Ireland and it makes a very special wedding venues for the most discerning of guests. Aside from the ...

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