Roscrea
Sign in to saveRoscrea () is a market town in County Tipperary, Ireland. In 2022 it had a population of 5,542. Roscrea is one of the oldest towns in Ireland, having developed around the 7th century monastery of Saint Crónán of Roscrea, parts of which remain preserved today. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.
Key facts
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- Town
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- Roscrea
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- ga
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- Castle Street
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- Ireland
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- right
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- Location in Ireland
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- Country
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- Ireland
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- Province
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- Munster
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- County
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- Tipperary
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- Metric
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- 126
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- 2022
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20 sectionsContents
- Location and access
- Transport
- Features
- Buildings of note
- History
- Early history and medieval period c. 550 – c. 1500
- Early modern period to 19th century
- Demographics
- Annalistic references
- Commerce
- Education
- Sport
- Rugby, Soccer, Martial Arts
- GAA
- Other sporting facilities
- Voluntary and community groups
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- External links
Roscrea () is a market town in County Tipperary, Ireland. In 2022 it had a population of 5,542. Roscrea is one of the oldest towns in Ireland, having developed around the 7th century monastery of Saint Crónán of Roscrea, parts of which remain preserved today. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.
Roscrea is a designated Irish Heritage Town due to the extent of important historical buildings that are preserved in the town. Amongst the most notable buildings of interest are the 13th century Roscrea Castle and Damer House on Castle Street. Within the town are the remains of the ancient Romanesque doorway and gable-end of St Cronan's church. The Round Tower and the 12th century High cross of the ancient monastery are also located nearby. Also of interest in the town are the remains of the 15th century Franciscan Friary and Monaincha and Sean Ross Abbeys. One of the most famous books produced by the monastery is the 8th-century Book of Dimma currently on display at Trinity College, Dublin.