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County Roscommon
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| Attractions: Roscommon Strokestown Park House |
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| Co. Roscommon Ros Comán Prov. Connacht Republic of Ireland |
| Major cities: Roscommon, Strokestown, Knockcroghery |
| Surface: 2,547 km2 Population: 53,803 |
The Irish name of County Roscommon derived from ros, meaning a forested gentle height, and Comán, a fifth-century local Saint.
In contrast with other counties County Roscommon was just little affected by the Anglo-Norman invaders and its lands remained native property during the seventeenth century. This resulted in an isolated county, which maintained the old culture and manners.
The overall scenery of County Roscommon is undulating with scattered rocks and peat bogs. The most prominent features are the island-dotted lakes and the river-meadows created by the River Shannon and the Suck River. Lough Key Forest Park is highly popular destination as it offers attractions for both the active visitor as for the rest seeking visitor.
County Roscommon has some fine examples of ancient art, including a decorated stone, and a High Cross with highly detailed decorations.
A museum you definitely must visit is the award-winning Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum.