Roscrea

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.

Key facts

Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.name: Roscrea
Settlement.native_name_lang: ga
Settlement.image_skyline: Roscrea - geograph.org.uk - 1031970.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Castle Street
Settlement.pushpin_map: Ireland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Ireland
Settlement.blank_name_sec1: Irish Grid Reference
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Munster
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Tipperary
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 126
Settlement.population_as_of: 2022

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Ros Cré
Population: 4910
Elevation: 126
Official website: www.roscreaonline.ie
Image: Roscrea - geograph.org.uk - 1031970.jpg

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native label: Ros Cré
Commons category: Roscrea
Irish Grid Reference: S132894

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Contents

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 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.