Castlerea

#1244 among destinations in Ireland

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Castlerea is the third largest town in County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland. It is located in the west of the county and had a population of 1,992 at the 2016 Census. Roughly translated from Irish, Castlerea is generally thought to mean 'brindled castle'. An alternative translation is 'castle of the king'. The town is built on the banks of the River Suck and the River Francis, both of which are tributaries of the River Shannon. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2 thous. (2020)Area: 0.88 mi²Coordinates: 53°46'9"N, 8°29'32"W

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Castlerea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hells Kitchen Railway Museum, Drummin fort, Clonalis House.

~570 ftNW
Museum
Hells Kitchen Railway Museum
3 min walk • Hells Kitchen Railway Museum & Bar is a private railway museum with a bar in the Main Street of Castlerea, County Roscommon in Ireland.
6.8 miNE
Archaeological site
Drummin fort
173 min walk • Drummin fort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
~1880 ftSW
Museum
Clonalis House
10 min walk • Clonalis House, Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland, is the ancestral home of the O'Conor Don, who is a direct descendant Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair, King of Connacht, a younger brother of the last High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.