More than 750 years ago, Felim O Conor, King of Connacht, established the Abbey of Roscommon on the outskirts of the old town of the same name.
The Abbey faced many difficult times during its history, including a fire in 1270 and lightening strike in 1308.
Wanderings through ancient Roscommon with Rossie the Heritage Duck
Young visitors are invited to take a walk around Roscommon Abbey with the Rossie the Heritage Duck. Download Rossie’s Roscommon Abbey Creative Pack or read more about Rossie and the places he visits in County Roscommon.