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For those seeking a meaningful and unhurried journey through Ireland’s rich heritage, Strokestown House and Gardens, along with the redeveloped National Famine Museum, offer the ideal destination. Located in the heart of beautiful County Roscommon, this unique experience is perfect for visitors to embrace slow travel during the summer months.

Nestled in the heart of County Roscommon, amid the rolling greenery of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, lies a place where history breathes from the very walls: the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park. A visit here is no ordinary tour—it is a moving, immersive journey into the darkest chapter of Ireland’s past, a place where the echoes of sorrow and survival still linger in the air. For anyone exploring the soul of Ireland, this is not merely a recommended stop—it is a must-see experience.

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.

Take the time to discover a world of history, culture and the many stories of Johnstown Castle and other Irish Heritage Trust properties, with unlimited access to Johnstown Castle & Agricultural Museum, Strokestown Park & National Famine Museum as well as Fota House and its Arboretum & Gardens via an Irish Heritage Trust membership card.

Mairead Dee and her 13-year-old son Lochlan will embark on a mammoth bicycle trek next week to raise money for Ábalta Special School in Parkmore, Galway.

Strokestown Park in Roscommon has announced the hosting of its first Autumn Fête on October 1, a vibrant celebration of heritage and positive ageing, an occasion which is certain to attract enthusiasts from the Midlands region.

Don Connellan’s Moycullen team required extra time to eventually dispatch a gritty Strokestown, but they will still be favourites to overcome Tourlistrane in their first Connacht final in two weeks.

Moycullen have made a significant move up the betting for the All-Ireland Senior Club Football championship after they surged into the Connacht semi-finals at Westport's expense.

A number of agricultural shows in County Galway will receive funding, allocated by Minister for Rural & Community Development, Michael Ring.

A man in his fifties was being detained in Roscommon last evening in connection with incidents which took place in Strokestown just before Christmas.