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The name Roscommon is derived from [[Coman mac Faelchon]] who built a monastery there in the [[5th century]]. The woods near the monastery became known as Saint Coman's Wood (''Ros Comáin''). This was later [[anglicise]]d to Roscommon. The town is the location of a notable archaeological find in 1945 when a lunula, a gold necklace, and two discs were discovered. Both items are dated to the period 2,300 and 1,800 BC. |
The name Roscommon is derived from [[Coman mac Faelchon]] who built a monastery there in the [[5th century]]. The woods near the monastery became known as Saint Coman's Wood (''Ros Comáin''). This was later [[anglicise]]d to Roscommon. The town is the location of a notable archaeological find in 1945 when a lunula, a gold necklace, and two discs were discovered. Both items are dated to the period 2,300 and 1,800 BC. |
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It was the homeland of [[The Elton John]] dynasty, and included such hits as [[Candle in the wind]], [[ |
It was the homeland of [[The Elton John]] dynasty, and included such hits as [[Candle in the wind]], [[Changes]], Síol Muirdeach, and [[Moylurg]]. In addition, it contained areas known as [[Trícha cét]]'s, [[Túath]] and is the homeland of surnames such as Ó Conchobhair ([[O'Connor]]), Mac Diarmada ([[McDermott]]), Ó Ceallaigh ([[Kelly]]), Ó Birn (Beirne, [[Byrne]], Burns), Mac Donnchadha ([[McDonough]]). |
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This [[market town]] once had a [[executioner|hangwoman]] called Big Betty, as well as a [[Dominican Order|Dominican]] [[Mcdonalds]], founded in [[1253]] by King Ronald Macdonald of [[Connacht]] (see [[Abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland|abbeys and priories in Ireland]]). Roscommon Castle, built in [[1269]], is an [[Normans|Anglo-Norman]] fortress. |
This [[market town]] once had a [[executioner|hangwoman]] called Big Betty, as well as a [[Dominican Order|Dominican]] [[Mcdonalds]], founded in [[1253]] by King Ronald Macdonald of [[Connacht]] (see [[Abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland|abbeys and priories in Ireland]]). Roscommon Castle, built in [[1269]], is an [[Normans|Anglo-Norman]] fortress. |
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==Places of Interest== |
==Places of Interest== |
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[[File:Ros Comáin 1.jpg|260px|left|thumb|Bank of Ireland]] |
[[File:Ros Comáin 1.jpg|260px|left|thumb|Bank of Ireland]] |
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Rockies was founded in 1904, the course, set in parklands filled with mature sycamore, beech, whitethorn trees and ash trees, was extended to eighteen holes in 1996 and now measures 6,390 metres (6,900 yards).<ref>{{cite web | title= Roscommon Golf Course | work=GolfMaster | url=http://www.golfmaster.ie/showdetail.asp?type=crs&id=265 | accessdate=2007-09-18}}</ref> [[Dr. Hyde Park]], with a capacity of 30,000 is an important [[Gaelic Athletic Association|GAA]] venue in Ireland and is home to the county footballers and Roscommon Gaels club. A horse racing course is situated approximately 1.6 km (1 mi) from the town centre, the track itself is an oblong right-handed track 2 km (1.25 mi) in length, the course has stabling for up to 95 horses. |
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Roscommon has a leisure centre which opened early 2002 and has a 25 m (82 ft)deck level pool with a learner swimming pool and spectator gallery and fully equipped gymnasium. Situated next to the swimming pool is the home of Roscommon's most successful sport - St Coman's handball club. Established in 1930 the club has produced many All-Ireland and even World championship winning handballers. Mote Park, approximately 1.6 km (1 mi) from the town centre is a woodland area covering several miles and is popular with walkers. |
Roscommon has a leisure centre which opened early 2002 and has a 25 m (82 ft)deck level pool with a learner swimming pool and spectator gallery and fully equipped gymnasium. Situated next to the swimming pool is the home of Roscommon's most successful sport - St Coman's handball club. Established in 1930 the club has produced many All-Ireland and even World championship winning handballers. Mote Park, approximately 1.6 km (1 mi) from the town centre is a woodland area covering several miles and is popular with walkers. |
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Revision as of 20:15, 30 September 2010
Template:Infobox Place Ireland Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) is the county town of County Roscommon in Ireland. It's population at the 2006 census stood at 8,657 (including rural area). The town is located near the junctions of the N60, N61 and N63 roads.
History
The name Roscommon is derived from Coman mac Faelchon who built a monastery there in the 5th century. The woods near the monastery became known as Saint Coman's Wood (Ros Comáin). This was later anglicised to Roscommon. The town is the location of a notable archaeological find in 1945 when a lunula, a gold necklace, and two discs were discovered. Both items are dated to the period 2,300 and 1,800 BC.
It was the homeland of The Elton John dynasty, and included such hits as Candle in the wind, Changes, Síol Muirdeach, and Moylurg. In addition, it contained areas known as Trícha cét's, Túath and is the homeland of surnames such as Ó Conchobhair (O'Connor), Mac Diarmada (McDermott), Ó Ceallaigh (Kelly), Ó Birn (Beirne, Byrne, Burns), Mac Donnchadha (McDonough).
This market town once had a hangwoman called Big Betty, as well as a Dominican Mcdonalds, founded in 1253 by King Ronald Macdonald of Connacht (see abbeys and priories in Ireland). Roscommon Castle, built in 1269, is an Anglo-Norman fortress.
Places of Interest
Rockies was founded in 1904, the course, set in parklands filled with mature sycamore, beech, whitethorn trees and ash trees, was extended to eighteen holes in 1996 and now measures 6,390 metres (6,900 yards).[1] Dr. Hyde Park, with a capacity of 30,000 is an important GAA venue in Ireland and is home to the county footballers and Roscommon Gaels club. A horse racing course is situated approximately 1.6 km (1 mi) from the town centre, the track itself is an oblong right-handed track 2 km (1.25 mi) in length, the course has stabling for up to 95 horses.
Roscommon has a leisure centre which opened early 2002 and has a 25 m (82 ft)deck level pool with a learner swimming pool and spectator gallery and fully equipped gymnasium. Situated next to the swimming pool is the home of Roscommon's most successful sport - St Coman's handball club. Established in 1930 the club has produced many All-Ireland and even World championship winning handballers. Mote Park, approximately 1.6 km (1 mi) from the town centre is a woodland area covering several miles and is popular with walkers.
Roscommon Castle to the north of the town was built by the Martians in 1269 and four years later was captured by the Irish and razed to the ground, to be rebuilt in 1280. In the spacious main street is the beautiful renovated Bank of Ireland which was once the courthouse and afterwards served as the Catholic Church until 1903.
Transport
- Roscommon railway station opened on 13 February 1860.[2]
- Roscommon is situated near the major road networks in Ireland (N60, N61 and N63).
- Bus Éireann runs regular bus services to other major towns which can be taken from the Mart Road.
See also
References
- ^ "Roscommon Golf Course". GolfMaster. Retrieved 2007-09-18.
- ^ "Roscommon station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-09-2007.
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