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Knockcroghery Fair is a
festival held annually, generally on the third weekend in September, which
attracts people from all over Ireland.
Gailey Bay on the shore of
Lough Ree, stands Gailey Castle, built in the 14th century. Out in the lake is
the island of Inishcleraun named after a sister of Queen Maeve, Clothra. Queen
Maeve is said to have been killed here by an enemy while she was bathing.
Scregg House, seat of the Kelly family. On the
grounds of the house are some excellent examples of Sheela na Gigs. The building
itself is an example of a 3-storey 5-bay mid-18th century country house.
The
Claypipe Visitor Centre Situated in the centre of the village of
Knockcroghery, it is a window into the unique history of the Knockcroghery with
its prolific Claypipe industry and its demise. The village of Knockcroghery in
County Roscommon, Ireland, was famous for almost 300 years for the production of
clay pipes or "Dudeens". The centre is open to visitors in the months of May
until September. Admission is free. Opening hours: 10:30am -
5:30pm Tuesday to Saturday

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