Living/Working
in Roscommon (Maireachtáil agus obair i Ros Comáin)
This page aims to provide information for people who currently
reside and work in County Roscommon but also for people who
are interested in moving to live or work in the County. It includes
brief details of the excellent amenities, services and quality
of life that exist for those fortunate to live and work in the
county.
Interested
in Moving to Roscommon?
QUALITY OF LIFE
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No Traffic Congestion
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Safe Urban & Rural Settings
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Lowest Crime rate in Ireland
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Safe play areas in most towns/villages
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Excellent Social Infrastructure & Cultural Scene
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Beautiful Countryside & Natural Amenities
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Extensive Waterways including River Shannon
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Fishing & Boating
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Low House Prices & Tax Incentives
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Strong tidy towns / pride of place competition
commitment
EDUCATION / TRAINING
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A variety of pre-school & Montessori education facilities
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Excellent Primary Schools including a Gaelscoil in Roscommon
town
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10 secondary schools through county
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Higher Education Centre in Boyle offering 3rd level
courses
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Five 3rd level facilities within 1 Hour
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Three FÁS training centres in region
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Adult Education Facilities at Roscommon VEC
SERVICES
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24-Hour shopping in Roscommon & Athlone
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High quality banking services across county
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Wireless Broadband network across county
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Wide range of retail centres
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Quality hotels & restaurants
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Excellent childcare facilities
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Credit Unions through out the County
SUPPORTS
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Arigna LEADER Company
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FÁS
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WestBIC
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Mid-South Roscommon LEADER Company
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Roscommon County Council
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Roscommon County Development Board
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Roscommon County Enterprise Board
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Roscommon Partnership Company
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Roscommon VEC
INFRASTRUCTURE
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Metropolitan Area Network [MAN] in Roscommon
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MAN's [Fibre Broadband Infrastructure] approved for
Boyle & Castlerea
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Excellent Transport Links [N4 / N5 / N6]
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3 Regional Airports Galway, Sligo, Ireland West Knock
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Diverse range of office/commercial/industrial properties
for rent
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Excellent supports from local and regional bodies
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3 Rural Transport Initiative Service Operators
Looking
for Assistance /Supports in Roscommon
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR
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Ardcarne Rural Transport
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Arigna Catchment Area Community Development
Company
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CRYS
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Health Service Executive
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North Roscommon Community Forum
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Roscommon Citizen's Information Centre
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Roscommon County Council
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Roscommon County Development Board
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Roscommon Partnership Company
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South Roscommon Community Forum
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South Westmeath Rural Transport
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The Irish Office, Roscommon County Council
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Tumna Shannon Rural Transport
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VEC
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Enterprise Ireland
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IDA
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Roscommon Chamber of Commerce
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Roscommon County Enterprise Board
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WestBIC
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
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Arigna Catchment Area Community Company [LEADER Company]
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Fáilte Ireland [National Tourism
Authority]
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Ireland West Tourism [Regional Branch of Natural Tourism
Authority]
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Mid South Roscommon Rural Development Company [LEADER
Company]
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Roscommon County Council
>
Roscommon County Development Board
