Overview
Roscommon is the county town of County Roscommon in northwest Ireland, with a 2022 population of 6,500. It offers medieval castle ruins, a 13th-century Dominican friary, and a compact town centre for easy walking.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget B&B doubles start around €100 at Coachman's Inn. Mid-range options (€120-130) include Gleeson's and Abbey Hotel.
Connectivity
4G from Eir, 5G from Three and Vodafone as of Nov 2025.
Food
Gastropubs like Regan's offer reliable meals. Lana Thai/Chinese and Forte Italian provide variety. Markets and supermarkets for self-catering.
Money
ATMs are available along The Square into Main Street. Currency is euro (EUR).
Transport
Roscommon railway station is in the town centre. Trains from Dublin Heuston take ~2 hours. Bus Éireann 440 runs 4x daily from Athlone (30 min).