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The Coachman's Inn
Local area

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
on your doorstep.

Roscommon is a friendly market town with a 13th-century castle, independent shops, lively pubs, and easy access to the Shannon. Here’s where to start.

Worth your time

What to see in Roscommon.

Heritage

Roscommon Castle

13th-century Norman castle ruins on the edge of town — atmospheric in any weather.

3 min walk

Heritage

Roscommon County Museum

Local history, archaeology, folklore — housed in a former Presbyterian church.

5 min walk

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Sacred Heart Church

Striking parish church, central to Roscommon Town's character.

5 min walk

Sport

Dr. Hyde Park

The home ground of Roscommon GAA — championship matchdays bring the town to life.

10 min walk

Sport

Roscommon Racecourse

Summer evening flat and jump meetings just outside town. We're a short walk from the action.

12 min drive

Heritage

Claypipe Visitors Centre

The story of Knockcroghery's once-famous clay pipes, hand-made for export across the world.

15 min drive

Heritage

Clonalis House

Ancestral home of the O'Conor clan — historic interiors, gardens and guided tours.

25 min drive

Outdoors

Lough Key Forest Park

Forest trails, the canopy walk, boating on the lake. A great half-day for kids and dogs.

35 min drive

Day Trip

Athlone & Lough Ree

The Shannon, Sean's Bar (one of Europe's oldest pubs), restaurants and water trips.

30 min drive

Why people stay with us

Perfect for…

Weekend breaks

Unwind, eat well, and walk into town for the morning paper.

Work trips

Free Wi-Fi, easy parking, central Castle Street address.

GAA & sport trips

Walk to Dr. Hyde Park. Big screens at the bar for everything else.

Race days

Roscommon Racecourse hosts summer meetings — a short hop from us.

Music weekends

Trad sessions, DJs, weekend live bands — all under the one roof.

Family visits

Family rooms, kids' menu, and plenty of space at the table.

Ready when you are

Make Roscommon the trip.

Book a room, head out for the day, come back to a warm bar.

Call 090 662 5067Book a stay