| amongst the picturesque farmlands of Leitrim | | | | Club (Rosses Point) a championship 71 par course, |
| County, Ireland, under "Sheenun", the "Hill of the | | | | 25 minutes drive and Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh) |
| Fairies" and above the shores of Lough Melvin, | | | | an 18 hole course with a par of 73 just 25 |
| stands charming Roosky Cottage. This traditional | | | | minutes away. |
| 19th century thatched cottage, the symbol of | | | | Hillwalking and strolling abounds here. Just 5 |
| Irish Life, provides a quiet and peaceful oasis for | | | | minutes drive from us is picturesque Fowley's |
| you amid the surrounding lakeside, moorland and | | | | Falls, a mile long sequence of waterfalls hidden in |
| rolling hills. | | | | the woods, with a maintained trail and picnic area. |
| Our home is ideally situated within a 15 minute | | | | Rent a bike or canoe at the Holiday Centre in |
| drive of the Atlantic seaside town of Bundoran | | | | Garrison. Horseback riding is also popular with |
| and a ½ hour from the bustling towns of Sligo | | | | stables in two nearby towns. |
| and Donegal. Roosky Cottage is 3 hours from | | | | Take an unlimited number of scenic drives with |
| Dublin, 2 hours from Belfast and 4 hours from | | | | Roosky as your base. Drive up the Barr Road |
| Shannon. | | | | behind us for commanding views of Lough Melvin |
| We invite you to experience our countryside | | | | and Donegal Bay. Discover breathtaking sea cliffs |
| retreat! Weekly and monthly rentals are available | | | | and ocean vistas along Donegal Bay to Slieve |
| year-round. Shorter stays are available by special | | | | League. |
| request. | | | | Seek out Ireland's past at numerous historical |
| Accomodation | | | | sites within an hour's drive of the cottage. A must |
| You will feel the warmth of Roosky Cottage as | | | | see is Carrowmore, near Sligo, which contains the |
| you peer in the window and enter our front door. | | | | largest group of megalithic tombs in Europe, dating |
| Our cozy living room is graced with an original turf | | | | from 4000 BC. County Fermanagh has a collection |
| fireplace, comfortable sofa, chairs and TV. | | | | of Celtic remains; Devenish Island where a 12th |
| The dining area shares this living space, providing a | | | | century round tower stands sentinel and Boa |
| relaxed setting for your own home-cooked meals | | | | Island where you can greet two stone Janus |
| or a friendly card game. | | | | figures dating from the first century. |
| Our country kitchen is furnished with a beautiful | | | | The most fun is traveling the local roads and |
| antique Irish hutch and is fully-equipped with | | | | stopping at small friendly pubs. Ireland is known |
| microwave/convection grill, refrigerator, oven, | | | | for it's friendly people, and it's the best way to |
| stove, cookware, towels, utensils and serving | | | | learn about the country first hand. |
| ware. | | | | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT |
| Each of our cozy bedrooms offer turf fireplaces, | | | | Ready for town life? Shopping, dining, |
| European goose down comforters, and adjoining | | | | entertainment, people watching
.it's all within |
| private ceramic tiled bathrooms. | | | | easy reach. In seaside Bundoran, (15 minutes) |
| Our master bedroom with double bed has a | | | | you'll find great seafood and Continental |
| bathroom with tub. | | | | restaurants,casual pubs, live local entertainment |
| Our large bedroom with two twin beds is | | | | and even game arcades. "Waterworld" is located |
| appointed with a bathroom with shower | | | | here where you will find an indoor pool, sauna and |
| To see and Do | | | | waterslide for the whole family. The nearby |
| You can do as little or as much as you like here. | | | | towns of Kinlough, Mullaghmore, Cliffonney, |
| Birdwatch in our garden, read a book or take a | | | | Blacklion and many other villages have unique |
| sunset walk along the Atlantic Ocean. Look for | | | | restaurants with superb cuisine. |
| wild hares, pheasants and other local fauna. Try | | | | Donegal town known for it's tweeds has an |
| out Irish recipes in the kitchen. Pick our wild garlic, | | | | interesting town center with lots of shops, |
| sorrel and blackberries as your secret ingredients, | | | | restaurants, pubs and an historic castle that is not |
| or prepare the catch of the day from Lough | | | | to be missed. Take the tour there with a local |
| Melvin!!! | | | | guide. Sligo is the largest nearby town offering |
| Challenging trout and salmon fishing is right out our | | | | museums, shops, restaurants, traditional pubs |
| door on Lough Melvin. Fishing boats and guides are | | | | featuring Irish music and the Hawks Well Theatre. |
| available for rental nearby.
or take a sea | | | | Both towns are only a ½ hour from Roosky |
| fishing charter on Donegal Bay from Mullaghmore | | | | Cottage. |
| or Ballyshannon. | | | | Depending on the time of the year, partake in |
| Golfers can choose between 3 magnificent links | | | | local festivals featuring Irish music, arts and crafts. |
| courses during their stay: Bundoran Golf Club a 69 | | | | Sligo, Ballyshannon and Donegal host festival in the |
| par 18- hole course 15 minutes away; Sligo Golf | | | | summer months. |