Considering the rockiness of the area name Dysart which means "desert" is appropriately named because of its isolated position. The Ordinance Survey name book 1830's describes the area Diseart - A desert or wilderness. Today the evidence of rock enhances the village. Its stone walls and rolling hills are spectacular. The ancient graveyard has evidence of pre-famine burial. The Co Roscommon area is rich in evidence of times gone by. Its Abbey, Norman Castle and numerous other buildings and forts will interest any one with a passion for history.
