Choose Roscommon

Why choose Roscommon?

Roscommon is located in Ireland’s Midlands, and borders counties Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath and Offaly. It’s central location is highly attractive and provides locals with access to many other major towns and attractions nearby.

The average commute time in County Roscommon is below the national average, and 60% of people travel to work in less than 30 minutes. With such a pleasant commute those living in the region can spend their evenings however they wish. On top of this, the cost of living here is far below that of Ireland’s cities, allowing you more disposable income.

There is an extremely proud history in Roscommon, too. Sites such as Roscommon Castle and Boyle Abbey have lasted hundreds of years. Townlands such as Strokestown, Boyle and Roscommon Town are often bustling with people at weekends, ensuring that you will never find boredom in the county. Choose Roscommon and you won’t regret it!

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Business Environment

With almost 6,000 students, Athlone Institute of Technology supplies a large amount of the workforce in Roscommon, and offers graduates of the highest calibre to employers in the area.

The IDA established a business park – Roscommon Business and Technology Park– to attract companies to the region. It is designed and to a high standard to suit both manufacturing and international services sectors.

Major companies in County Roscommon include Biotech Healthcare, Harmac Medical and Nordson Medical. Athlone, which is on the border of Roscommon and Westmeath, is home to several others such as Alkermes and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.