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Things to Do  

Roscrea Castle

Roscrea Castle, Roscrea

 kit_mc Says:  I stumbled on this place accidentally while having a wander and waiting for my dad and step-ma to come out from mass. I only had about 20 minutes to have a quick look around, but for a student ticket of 1.30 euro I thought it was worth it.The complex is made up of a 13th... 

Damer House

Damer House, Roscrea

 kit_mc Says:  Located inside the grounds of Roscrea Castle, your ticket will cover entry to Damer House, a Queen Anne style building built in 1722 with local rubble sandstone.The house has had a varied past, as a private residence until 1798, then a military barracks before becoming a... 

World's Oldest Butter

World's Oldest Butter, Roscrea

 kit_mc Says:  Titter ye not!This must be one of the most memorable things I've seen in Ireland, or potentially ever... (Although the Stamp Museum in Budapest could rival this one for general wierdness...)In Damer House, in the grounds of Roscrea Castle, you'll find a great round slab of... 

Walk in the Park

Walk in the Park, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  Glebe Park in Roscrea has very recently undergone renovation and is much improved.If you are in Roscrea and have kids, this is a great place. It's small but has a nice playground manufactured by a local company! :)The River Moneen runs alongside the park so you can take a... 

Grants Hotel

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Hotels  

Grant's Hotel: Roscrea's Top Hotel

Grant's Hotel: Roscrea's Top Hotel, Roscrea

 RussellHadd Says:  I visited Tipperary this week. I stayed in this hotel and I can honestly say that my stay was the most enjoyable. The service was impecable, the food was fantastic anhd the portions unbelievable. The atmosphere in the public bar was something I wouldn't expect from a hotel... 

Restaurants  

The Whitehouse: Breakfast and Beer

The Whitehouse: Breakfast and Beer, Roscrea

 RussellHadd Says:  I had a full Irish breakfast with a pint of ale. I returned four hours later to have my lunch with few more pints and then spent the afternoon watching the horses on the TV with the pub runner taking the betting slips up to Paddy Power's for a free 5 euro bet. Full Irish... 

Nightlife  

Delahunty's: Sorry but not recommended!

Delahunty's: Sorry but not recommended!, Roscrea

 RussellHadd Says:  I'm afraid I was not pleased with this pub. I ordered a drink but was astounted by the reaction of the landlord to the people who were there from Eastern Europe - without fail each was refused a drink for no apparant reason. On asking a fellow customer about this - I was... 

Dunne's: Roscrea at it's best

Dunne's: Roscrea at it's best, Roscrea

 RussellHadd Says:  This pub at the bottom of Castle Street was a great place. I was there every night but Crazy night on monday topped it all. I had a great time and didn't have to pay for a thing the locals were outstanding in their generosity. After I'd done my dodgy version of Mandy by... 

Transportation  

Landing in Ireland

Landing in Ireland, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  Shannon Airport in County Clare is a much closer option to Roscrea than Dublin but either can be used. JJ Kavanagh offers direct buses from both airports to Roscrea.To get into the Irish feel before you even arrive, fly with Aer Lingus (our national airline) or... 

Getting into town

Getting into town, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  Roscrea Train Station is a very old but charming building about 1km from the town centre. It is on Iarnród Éireann's Ballybrophy-Limerick line which is a commuter line. However, Dublin is easy to access as the trains to and from Ballybrophy are timed to coincide with... 

Public Transport

Public Transport, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  There are no local bus routes operating in the Roscrea area. However, the surrounding towns and villages (eg. Borris-in-Ossory, Nenagh, Moneygall, Toomevara, Mountrath, Birr, Templemore, Thurles) can all be accessed on Bus Éireann routes 12 and 71/76 which pass through the... 

Local Customs  

Community Spirit

Community Spirit, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  Roscrea is a relatively small town and many people will know each other on the streets. Thus, it is very common to at least say hello to people you pass by. Certain people may not reply but don't lose heart- most people will react with much friendliness if you do say... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Parking

Parking, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  If you decide to bring your own car, always remember to buy a parking ticket (except after 18:00 and on Sundays).Some may lead to you the belief that you will get away with it because of the size of the town but in reality, the parking warden covers the distance of the town... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Go for a Hike

Go for a Hike, Roscrea

 Bonzostar Says:  The Slieve Bloom Mountains are located in Counties Laois and Offaly and the mountains are within easy driving access of Roscrea. The villages of Camross, Kinnity, Cadamstown, Clonaslee and Rosenallis are all good bases to start from and you can enjoy as long as you want in... 

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 I visited Tipperary this week. I stayed in this hotel and I can honestly say that my stay was the most enjoyable. The service was impecable, the food was... 

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Q:  WE NEED ACCOMODATIONS 8/27 FOR TWO BEDS OR A KING SIZED BED WHAT DO YOU HAVE??? 

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A: This is the only hotel recommendation I could find on VT for Roscrea, Ireland. Here's the web address... 

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Fáilte go Ros Cré

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 Roscrea, or Ros Cré (Wood of Cré) in Irish, is a small town located fairly centrally in Ireland, about part way between Limerick in the west and Dublin in the east. 

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