homes historical roscommon

Moate Park 3 km from Roscommon on the Athlone Road, is a most beautiful residence. It was the ancient seat of the Murray family after which it is called - Ballymurray; they were deprived of it at the end of the 17th century, one of whom, Lawder Crofton, dared to contest an election against the all-powerful worthies, French and Sir Robert King. A dispute between Crofton and French led to a duel fought at the rere of Roscommon Castle.

In this, French was mortally wounded and his remai...