Clonalis House
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Clonalis House in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon is the ancestral home of the O' Connors of Connacht. Please visit www.clonalishouse.com for more info.
The present day Clonalis dates back to 1878 but the expansive parkland which surrounds the House has been in the possession of the family for over 1500 years and regarded by many as a last remnant of the Kingdom of Connacht. A late Victorian Italiante residence, Clonalis is widely regarded as one of the most historic of Ireland's Great Houses. The O' Conor family as Kings of Ireland and members of parliament for Roscommon have played a pivotal role in Ireland's history - from the early warrior Kings, founders of Castles and Abbeys to the present family, custodians of a vast array of heirlooms, artefacts and documents including the coronation stone of the Kings of Connacht and the harp of O' Carolan the Bard. No visit to Ireland would be complete without visiting Clonalis House and many historical sites in area. Clonalis House is open for guided tours during from mid June to the end of August. Our self-catering cottages are open all year round. Website is www.clonalishouse.com
17/09/2026
As the season turns and the days shorten, with the evenings draw in, our cottages are the perfect base for gatherings, comfort and family rituals. Explore the bucolic countryside, linger over a long lunch and return to the warmth of the fire as evening falls.
The simple pleasure of slowing down, curling up on the sofa and softly lighting the corners where daylight no longer lingers.
Here’s to the golden promise of cosy autumn days ahead.
13/09/2026
"Late August, given heavy rain and sun
For a full week, the blackberries would ripen.
At first, just one, a glossy purple clot
Among others, red, green, hard as a knot.
You ate that first one and its flesh was sweet
Like thickened w**e: summer's blood was in it
Leaving stains upon the tongue and lust for picking."
Seamus Heaney, Blackberry Picking
There is a point in the year when everything begins to feel a little bit different. Cooler mornings, earlier evenings and a sense of beginning in the air,
Autumn, a season of comfort, simple pleasures and the beauty of natures slower pace.
09/09/2026
📍 Clonalis House
Escape to Clonalis House Cottages, where comfort, heritage, and peaceful countryside surrounds you for a truly memorable stay.
With autumn colours beginning to appear, it’s a beautiful time to slow down, take a stroll on the The Suck Valley Way and discover this historic setting.
✨ Discover more at visitroscommon.ie and clonalishouse.com
01/09/2026
Tours are now finished for the season. It was a pleasure to welcome the many visitors who travelled to Clonalis this year for a guided tour. It was lovely to hear from many returning guests about their second and third visits to Clonalis. A special thanks to Aiden our tour guide for the last two years, whose passion and knowledge shine through. We look forward to welcoming visitors next year new and old. In the meantime, our self-catering cottages remain open all year round and can be booked directly on our website.
26/08/2026
HOORAY! 🎉You can now book our self-catering cottages direct on our website, just click on the “Book A Cottage” button on our home page. www.clonalishouse.com
By booking directly you avoid the commission fees of OTA’s.
Think roaring fires, comfy sofas and rooms that feel like home. Step outside, and you’ll find a tennis court and winding woodland paths to explore. Authenticity is often found in the simplest places.
"Our ancient Gaelic language not only describes things but also summons them into being—a language deeply rooted in the environment that connects us to our surroundings in remarkable ways. Each word is an individual relic of our great storehouse of accumulated wisdom & the life experience of the people who developed it over thousands of years is encoded within it.
For thousands of years, we depended on the natural resources of this island for our survival, developing our own ways of describing the wild & domesticated animals we shared it with as well as the wild & cultivated plants that covered the land & the seabed. The people in Ireland have been rooted to this land, & to this language, for so long our language has an idea of mutual independence deeply ingrained within it." Manchán Mangan
I grew up in a home underpinned by a love of Irish history & a wild eyed wonder for nature. This, alongside the books of many Irish authors inspired our 11 new woodland signs on our woodland walk. Clonalis feels like a magical Kingdom onto its own, where Mother Nature reigns. I hope you enjoy reading these signs as much as I enjoyed creating them.
Entrance to our woodland walk is from Ballindrimiley Hill, through the woodland, exiting via our avenue. Please follow this route as directed.
Carol-Anne O'Conor Nash
The signs were co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund”
13/08/2026
CLONALIS HOUSE TOURS: National Heritage Week
To celebrate we have half price tickets on Saturday 22nd August. Tickets are limited please ensure to book in advance. As well as being open Monday to Saturday we will also be open Sunday 16th and 23rd of August. We close for tours on August 31st. Tours can be booked online on our website www.clonalishouse.com
Take a step back in time and experience the rich history of Clonalis House.
Discover the interiors of the reception rooms and fascinating stories of the O’Conor family who have called Clonalis home for generations. Immerse yourself in the heritage of one of Ireland’s oldest families.
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