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The desecration of remains at an historic crypt in Elphin where alcohol bottles were also discovered has sparked outrage in the local community.

Roscommon Castle and Abbey were both victims of vandalism involving graffiti or padlocks being cut from the gates.

A number of cases of damage to national monuments in County Roscommon have been reported over the past year . A megalithic cemetery at Carrowkeel in County…

Here's where you can uncover lesser-known history and culture in Ireland, from falconry to seaweed baths, and a pirate queen's lighthouse.

Tom Breathnach takes a trek through the fantastic amenities on offer in the counties collectively called the ‘Hidden Heartlands’

Share this article This is a fun initiative to get to know more about the key heritage sites in Roscommon. Children are being encouraged to engage with key heritage sites throughout County Roscommon with the help of Rossie the Heritage Duck. Rossie was the brainchild of artist Catherine Fanning and writer Maura Gilligan who were successful in a call out by Roscommon County Council for the Creative Roscommon Young Visitor Project. A resource pack has been prepared as Rossie takes a tour of Rosco...

Creative Young Visitor Project encourages children to engage with key heritage sites throughout Co Roscommon Reporter:  ); The innovate Creative Roscommon Young Visitor Project aims to encourage families and young children to celebrate and explore a series of outdoor heritage sites in the county through a collection of fun and creative resources. The project is being launched this week by Roscommon County Council to coincide with the reopening of outdoor heritage sites under revised Governmen...