Roscommon is home to Kings and Castles, incredible archaeological sites and historical ruins that would make anyone stop and gaze in awe of these monumental sites that are so unique to Roscommon. Roscommon was named after Coman mac Faelchon who had come to Roscommon and built a monastery in the 5th century on the east bank of the River Suck, at a wood (ros) which was called after him (Ros Comain).
The festive season is upon us, Christmas markets, celebrations, shopping and catching up with friends and family. Roscommon has everything one might need this December, independent retailers, food stalls and great entertainment.
Room 103 at Gleesons Roscommon is intriguingly named The Aleen Cust Room. Who was this lady with such an unusual name – and what is her connection to Roscommon?
Explore Roscommon this Halloween and enjoy some spooky fun and entertainment during your Autumn getaway. Discover the origins of Samhain or enjoy some spooky storytelling, there is lots of exciting fun to be had this week coming up to Halloween.
Gleesons Roscommon has just been announced as winners of the ‘Outdoor Dining, Guesthouse’ award in the Georgina Campbell Irish Food and Hospitality Awards 2021. The awards were billed as a "love letter to Irish food and hospitality".
Culture night is almost upon us! Roscommon’s rich history and heritage makes it the perfect place to celebrate culture night – this Friday the 17th of September. All within 20 minutes of us here in Gleesons, we’ve rounded up the best that Roscommon has to offer for culture night entertainment. Dive into traditional music, feast your eyes on visual arts and history and so much more this Culture night.
Plan your next stay at Gleesons and explore the many nearby hidden gems Roscommon and surrounding areas have on offer. We have picked our top attractions we recommend to our guests all less than 45 minutes from Gleesons.
While you stay at Gleesons why not explore the amazing historic town of Roscommon with lots to see within walking distance. Roscommon is is home to many important historical and archaeological sites and was the homeland of the Connacht dynasty.
We have worked hard in creating the ideal outdoor dining experience for our guests and the public. Heated seats, sturdy parasols, and big smiles to welcome you all back, we are delighted to be in full swing this summer. We have a great variety on our All-Day Menu.
Once again, we have been rewarded for excellence with a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. This is a significant tribute for our family run Roscommon business putting us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide. TripAdvisor is the biggest travel review website in the world with a staggering 200 million user reviews. We have also appeared in the recent Irish Times ‘Best 100 Restaurants to Eat Outdoors’. Our brand-new outdoor dining area is completed and ready to go for when restrictions lift.
