Online Dating in County Roscommon

County Roscommon is a popular destination in the west of Ireland with idyllic landscapes of rivers, lakes and wooded countryside. If you’re planning a date in this picturesque location – we have got you covered. Read our date guide to find out how you can set the scene for romance. Image via theonering on Flickr.

Online Date Meet and Greet at Regan’s

The most important thing about a first date is being in a good setting to get to know each other and work out if there’s a spark between you. A simple solution is this – meet at a bar for a drink and if the evening is going well, stay for dinner. If you need the ideal date spot, look no further than Regan’s Bar & Quinntin’s Restaurant. The pub and restaurant are joined together and located in the square in Roscommon town. Regan’s is the place to start the night – it has a great selection of wines beers and spirits and is a friendly and relaxed setting. If your date ticks all the boxes – hop on over to Quinntin’s. The food is highly praised, especially the Angus steak and the buttermilk chicken breast. Don’t forget dessert – the passionfruit crème brulee could be the perfect dish to ignite some passion between the two of you! Image via gfpack on Flickr.

Coal Mining Experience

Sometimes it’s good to surprise your sweetheart with a date idea that’s a little out of the ordinary. We’ve got the perfect idea for you; Arigna Mining Experience. It is a closed coal mine that’s open to the public and you’ll be taken on a tour which explains the personal experiences of the miners and the rich history of the mines. There are some fantastic tour highlights such as an imitation explosion and black-out so you’ll really feel part of the mining experience. Afterwards there’s a great little coffee shop with homemade cakes, bread, scones and sandwiches so finish your date with a cup of tea and a delicious cupcake! Image via dr_urbanus on Flickr.

Luxurious Spa Date

If you’re a true romantic at heart, why not indulge in a little luxury and spend a day at Kilronan Castle Estate Spa? You can purchase full or half day retreats, as well as a wide range of treatments from the treatment menu. There’s even a package called the “Romance Retreat” – who knows, maybe it will encourage the start of a beautiful romance? Image via kilronancastle on Flickr.

Explore at Roscommon Castle

The best dates can sometimes be the ones where you go with the flow and spend a day exploring a new place. A great setting for a casual date is Roscommon Castle. It is situated on lush green parkland and the castle itself is very well preserved, so you can walk both in and around it and learn about the history, which dates back to 1269. Have a perfect day exploring the castle ruins and feel like royalty for the day. Image via jblank on Flickr.

Go Wild at Zipit Forest Adventures

Behave like Tarzan and embrace your wild side by going to Zipit Forest Adventures. This activity centre provides 350 hectares of pure fun! You can go on rope bridges, zip lines, tarzan swings and climbing walls so you’ll never be short of ways to monkey around! A great day for adventure lovers and outdoorsy people alike! Swing from the treetops and who knows – maybe love will blossom? Image via geelog on Flickr.