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Roscommon is the place to be in September when Lough Key Forest & Activity Park plays host to the 53rd annual Hot Air Ballooning Championship and Festival.

Roscommon is a heritage county dotted with beautiful lakes, historic towns and ancient tombs. An hour and 20-minute drive from Galway city to Roscommon, you could be uncovering all the great things that make up Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands in no time. Castles, abbeys, heritage museums, national museums and genealogy centres are just part of the reason you would miss if you did not explore County Roscommon this summer. Gain knowledge of what makes up Ireland, not just the Hidden Heartland’s Ros Comáin.

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of County Roscommon in the heart of the Irish Midlands, the four-star Abbey Hotel stands as a beacon of relaxation and hospitality. Established in the early 1960s by the Grealy family, the Abbey, with its warm ambience and friendly staff, invites guests to unwind and experience the true essence of Irish charm and genuine hospitality.

The escalating water level on Lough Funshinagh is “especially concerning”, Roscommon County Council confirmed this week.

Some of you may recognise this street entertainer Johnny Massacre (aka John Doran) who brought smiles and thrills to many people all over the country, but mainly Shop Street, Galway.

Roscommon will feature in the first programme in the new series of Tracks and Trails which will be transmitted on RTÉ One tonight, Thursday March 5.

Roscommon comes alive at the end of May with a 10 day festival to coincide with The Gathering. “The Return of the Rossies” is Roscommon’s flagship Gathering event in association with Roscommon County Council.