Easky: Roslee Castle and the Coastal Path

If you’re looking for a hotel in Easky, two specific local features can shape your choice of destination: Roslee Castle represents a dated history, and a path about one kilometre long leads from Easkey Bridge to the coast. One is a building with a historical role; the other is a route with a clearly named destination. The wider destination of County Sligo offers further cultural and landscape themes.

Roslee Castle and the history of the Barony of Tieragh

Roslee Castle was built in 1207 for Oliver McDonnell and was the seat of the O'Dowd chieftains of the Barony of Tieragh. This links the construction date to a specific patron and a historical role within the barony. The promenade that leads to Easky Pier runs alongside Roslee Castle. The castle and promenade thus offer two different local features: the building’s history and the route towards the pier.

From Easkey Bridge to the coast

A path leads from Easkey Bridge to the coast; the route is about one kilometre long. The focus here is not a historic building, but the path from a named starting point to the sea. Its approximate length helps give an idea of the distance. Alongside Roslee Castle, it offers a comparison between a historic focus and a route leading to the coast, without equating the two local features.

More to explore in the wider destination of County Sligo

In County Sligo, the range of themes extends from Neolithic archaeology to medieval architectural remains. Carrowmore is Ireland’s largest and oldest collection of Neolithic tombs. More than 30 surviving monuments are almost 6,000 years old. Sligo Abbey is a Dominican priory with extensive surviving medieval remains of its church, sacristy and chapter house. The two sites offer different historical perspectives: Carrowmore points to Neolithic burial sites, while Sligo Abbey reflects medieval monastic architecture.

The coastal landscape of County Sligo can also be distinguished by specific features. Streedagh Beach is a three-kilometre-long sandy beach connecting Streedagh Point with Connor's Island. Sand dunes and an estuary are home to diverse flora and fauna. Surfing and windsurfing are possible in the coastal waters; stand-up paddleboarding takes place in the sheltered estuary. This distinction can help when planning a water activity. Check sea conditions before taking part.

At Streedagh Beach, the Spanish Armada Visitor Centre presents recovered artefacts and immersive exhibitions about the wreck and its only survivor. Check current opening arrangements before your visit. The Sligo Folk Park in County Sligo offers another way to explore history: it includes reconstructed village streets, cottages and a schoolhouse, as well as 12 exhibitions about rural Ireland.

Discover more destinations: Riverstown, Streedagh, Ballymote, Cliffony, Inishcrone, Carney, Mullaghmore, Aclare

Go to the wider travel overview: County Sligo.