Place: Lough Key

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<p>Islands of Ireland: Lahan Island, Lough Key, County Roscommon. Picture: Dan MacCarthy</p>

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Islands of Ireland: Only lapping water and birdsong break the silence at Roscommon's Lahan Island

The island, which has a small jetty on its north side, has a lovely canopy of oak, beech, and hawthorn trees

<p>Ciaran Mullooly has been a boat skipper on a boat the Shannon for 18 years and, as the co-founder of the Lough Ree Access For All boat, believes there’s a need for greater investment in the outdoor recreation area in the region</p>

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Ciaran Mullooly: Proper investment in recreation infrastructure is vital

<p>Islands of Ireland: Bingham’s Island in County Roscommon measures three perches (75 square metres)</p>

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Islands of Ireland: The tiny speck of an island named for a 'war criminal'

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Take me to Church Island — this one's in Roscommon

business

Fáilte Ireland adds €150m to boost nationwide attractions

general

Brendan Gleeson's bear necessities of life

Glimpses of a whole other country on the river

Think you know Ireland? It’s a whole new world on the river, says Jill O’Sullivan

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Ireland has great woodland but has the lowest forest cover of all European countries

MANY people will visit woodlands during the Easter holidays, sniffing the spring air, scenting conifers and just enjoying the trees and wildlife, writes Donal Hickey.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Oliver Moore: Taking direct route to the consumer

On May 15, Justina and Liam Gavin of Drumanilra farm, just outside Boyle, Co Roscommon, will become full symbol organic. I spoke with Liam about their set up.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Roscommon castle to appear on 'Grand Designs'

Channel 4's Grand Designs show will have a very Irish flavour tomorrow night.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2012

Quinn’s unyielding nature is both his strength and his weakness

IT’S A funny place, Ireland.

Tue, 07 Aug, 2012

Skeletons reveal our ancestors’ fear of the undead

TWO skeletons discovered with stones wedged in their mouths were buried this way around 1,300 years ago to prevent them rising from their graves to haunt the living.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2011

Council to make decision on plan

ATHLONE Town Council will decide today if it is to give the green light to a major €150 million development that has met with strong local objection.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

'Ocean aliens playing havoc with environment'

The rapid spread of alien species through oceans and seas is playing havoc with the world’s delicate environment, experts will warn this week.

Sun, 19 Sep, 2004

Met Éireann to begin new forecast for lakes

Met Éireann has announced plans to begin a new forecast of weather conditions on Ireland’s lakes.

Thu, 20 May, 2004

Place: Lough Key

Islands of Ireland: Only lapping water and birdsong break the silence at Roscommon's Lahan Island

Ciaran Mullooly: Proper investment in recreation infrastructure is vital

Islands of Ireland: The tiny speck of an island named for a 'war criminal'

Take me to Church Island — this one's in Roscommon

Fáilte Ireland adds €150m to boost nationwide attractions

Brendan Gleeson's bear necessities of life

Glimpses of a whole other country on the river

Ireland has great woodland but has the lowest forest cover of all European countries

Oliver Moore: Taking direct route to the consumer

Roscommon castle to appear on 'Grand Designs'

Quinn’s unyielding nature is both his strength and his weakness

Skeletons reveal our ancestors’ fear of the undead

Council to make decision on plan

'Ocean aliens playing havoc with environment'

Met Éireann to begin new forecast for lakes

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Mick Clifford

Place: Lough Key

Islands of Ireland: Only lapping water and birdsong break the silence at Roscommon's Lahan Island

Ciaran Mullooly: Proper investment in recreation infrastructure is vital

Islands of Ireland: The tiny speck of an island named for a 'war criminal'

Take me to Church Island — this one's in Roscommon

Fáilte Ireland adds €150m to boost nationwide attractions

Brendan Gleeson's bear necessities of life

Glimpses of a whole other country on the river

Ireland has great woodland but has the lowest forest cover of all European countries

Oliver Moore: Taking direct route to the consumer

Roscommon castle to appear on 'Grand Designs'

Quinn’s unyielding nature is both his strength and his weakness

Skeletons reveal our ancestors’ fear of the undead

Council to make decision on plan

'Ocean aliens playing havoc with environment'

Met Éireann to begin new forecast for lakes

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Mick Clifford

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