King House was built on former MacDermot clan land around 1730 by Sir Henry King. King House is of unique historical and architectural significance.After its first life as a home to the King family it was bought by the British army and was home to the famous Connaught Rangers regiment in 1788 until 1922. In more recent years it was a barracks for the Irish Regiment. ( Picture on right before restoration)

 king house before restoration
king house after restoration by roscommon county council
In 1989, having realised the cultural significance of King House, Roscommon County Council began an extensive restoration project. Skilled artisans and local craftsmen used traditional techniques and materials to restore its former glory. Of particular note is the Long Gallery with its origional marble fireplace, the tripartite Venetian windows and vaulted ceilings, and the Main Salon once again in use for recitals and banquets ( picture on left)
 

The Exhibition runs throughout King House and covers four themes.
Meet members of the King Family, hear fascinating accounts of their lives and the lives of their tennants and the staff on Rockingham Estate now Lough Key Forest Park
The Kingdom of Connaught
The King Family
The Restoration
The Military usage
OPENING HOURS:
April & October Weekends 10.00 - 18.00
Bank Holidays in Season
Last Admission 17.00
Fof further information contact:
Ms. Shona Heffernan kinghouseboyle@hotmail.com
Tel: (079) 63242 Fax: (079) 63243 		Self-guided tours every 5 minutes
French, German, Spanish
& Italian translations available.
Coffee shop, Craft Shop,
Adventure Playground and
Tourist Information Office.
 
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