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Clonalis House Clonalis House in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon is the ancestral home of the O' Connors of Connacht. Please visit www.clonalishouse.com for more info.

The present day Clonalis dates back to 1878 but the expansive parkland which surrounds the House has been in the possession of the family for over 1500 years and regarded by many as a last remnant of the Kingdom of Connacht. A late Victorian Italiante residence, Clonalis is widely regarded as one of the most historic of Ireland's Great Houses. The O' Conor family as Kings of Ireland and members of parliament for Roscommon have played a pivotal role in Ireland's history - from the early warrior Kings, founders of Castles and Abbeys to the present family, custodians of a vast array of heirlooms, artefacts and documents including the coronation stone of the Kings of Connacht and the harp of O' Carolan the Bard. No visit to Ireland would be complete without visiting Clonalis House and many historical sites in area. Clonalis House is open for guided tours during from mid June to the end of August. Our self-catering cottages are open all year round. Website is www.clonalishouse.com

Postcards from Clonalis 💌A season for cosier plans and quieter connections to nature.
21/10/2026

Postcards from Clonalis 💌
A season for cosier plans and quieter connections to nature.

Now comes the season we secretly wait all year for: crisper mornings, low gold light, the smell of woodsmoke in the air,...
13/10/2026

Now comes the season we secretly wait all year for: crisper mornings, low gold light, the smell of woodsmoke in the air, counting the cattle dotted across the fields on blustery afternoon walks and cheeks warmed by the fire as you return to your cottage. Autumn has made itself right at home, and we’re welcoming it with open arms.

For those drawn towards cocooning spaces and cottages made for the ‘ber seasons Where the sofa becomes somewhere to sett...
29/09/2026

For those drawn towards cocooning spaces and cottages made for the ‘ber seasons
Where the sofa becomes somewhere to settle for an evening spent fireside with your favourite novel or some healthy competition between the generations with your favourite board games.
Cosy season has arrived at Clonalis House Cottages - chunky socks and red w**e at the ready.

As the season turns and the days shorten, with the evenings draw in, our cottages are the perfect base for gatherings, c...
17/09/2026

As the season turns and the days shorten, with the evenings draw in, our cottages are the perfect base for gatherings, comfort and family rituals. Explore the bucolic countryside, linger over a long lunch and return to the warmth of the fire as evening falls.
The simple pleasure of slowing down, curling up on the sofa and softly lighting the corners where daylight no longer lingers.
Here’s to the golden promise of cosy autumn days ahead.

"Late August, given heavy rain and sunFor a full week, the blackberries would ripen.At first, just one, a glossy purple ...
13/09/2026

"Late August, given heavy rain and sun
For a full week, the blackberries would ripen.
At first, just one, a glossy purple clot
Among others, red, green, hard as a knot.
You ate that first one and its flesh was sweet
Like thickened w**e: summer's blood was in it
Leaving stains upon the tongue and lust for picking."

Seamus Heaney, Blackberry Picking

There is a point in the year when everything begins to feel a little bit different. Cooler mornings, earlier evenings and a sense of beginning in the air,
Autumn, a season of comfort, simple pleasures and the beauty of natures slower pace.

📍 Clonalis HouseEscape to Clonalis House Cottages, where comfort, heritage, and peaceful countryside surrounds you for a...
09/09/2026

📍 Clonalis House

Escape to Clonalis House Cottages, where comfort, heritage, and peaceful countryside surrounds you for a truly memorable stay.

With autumn colours beginning to appear, it’s a beautiful time to slow down, take a stroll on the The Suck Valley Way and discover this historic setting.

✨ Discover more at visitroscommon.ie and clonalishouse.com

Tours are now finished for the season. It was a pleasure to welcome the many visitors who travelled to Clonalis this yea...
01/09/2026

Tours are now finished for the season. It was a pleasure to welcome the many visitors who travelled to Clonalis this year for a guided tour. It was lovely to hear from many returning guests about their second and third visits to Clonalis. A special thanks to Aiden our tour guide for the last two years, whose passion and knowledge shine through. We look forward to welcoming visitors next year new and old. In the meantime, our self-catering cottages remain open all year round and can be booked directly on our website.

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Castlerea
Roscommon

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00353 (0) 94 9620014

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