Local Attractions
Local Attractions
A 5-minute stroll from the Percy French Hotel and tucked into the beautiful countryside of north Roscommon is Strokestown Park Estate. An estate that delves into the historic grandeur of an Irish Country House while exploring its connection to one of the darkest times in Irish history, the Great Irish Famine.
Enter a time capsule on a guided tour of Strokestown Park House and experience what life was like in the Irish Country House for gentry and servants alike. Discover its original collections of art, curios and everyday objects. Uncover the connection to the Irish Famine which inspired the National Famine Museum also located within the Strokestown Park Estate.
At your own pace, unearth the compelling stories of the Irish famine through our interactive museum which will take you on an emotional journey through a dark time in Irish history, but one where the hope and courage of the Irish people shines through. A stroll in the Victorian Walled Gardens or on the woodland walks allows visitors to explore even more of the magnificent Strokestown Park Estate.
Chart the history of coal mining in Roscommon’s northern hills at the Arigna Mining Experience. Covering 400 years of mining history, until the last mine closed in 1990, immerse yourself in the difficult and dangerous life underground. Discover a part of Irish history that you may not know about, and get an insight into the lives of the brave locals who once worked these mines.
You might be surprised to find a delightful 18th century windmill in Roscommon, but Elphin Windmill was originally used to grind wheat and barley before falling into disrepair in the early 19th century. The local community restored in it the 1990s and it’s now a working windmill with a visitor centre that explains how the windmill works. It’s also an obvious spot for an Instagram pic if you’re in the area.
