Roscommon
Roscommon (/rɒsˈkɒmən/; Irish: Ros Comáin, meaning 'Saint Coman's wood') is the county town and the largest town in County Roscommon in Ireland. It is roughly in the centre of Ireland, near the meeting of the N60, N61 and N63 roads.
Roscommon
Ros Comáin | |
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Town | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Latin: Constans Hiberniae Cor "Steadfast Irish heart" | |
Roscommon Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.6333°N 8.1833°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Roscommon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 6,555 |
| • Density | 734.5/km2 (1,902/sq mi) |
| Irish Grid Reference | M879648 |
The name Roscommon is derived from Coman mac Faelchon who built a monastery there in the 5th century. The woods near the monastery became known as Ros Comáin (St. Coman's Wood). This was later anglicised to Roscommon. Its population at the 2022 census was 6,555.
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