Michael Herity was a prestigious archaeologist and Emeritus Professor of UCD, specialising in the Neolithic and early Christian sites including Rathcroghan, who regrettably died at the age of 86. In honour of his long and active career and important contribution to Irish archaeology a memorial lecture is held yearly in August at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre.
The Táin March begins in Rathcroghan in Co Roscommon, where Queen Maeve began her quest for the Brown Bull of Cooley and ends in Bush, Cooley, Co. Louth on the June bank holiday. The march itself takes place over three weekends and 12 walking days in total. Queen Maeve will assemble her warrior army and
Cllr Joe Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council in association with Co. Roscommon Heritage Forum cordially invites you to the launch by Prof. John Waddell of 'Rathra - A Royal Stronghold of Early Medieval Connacht' by Joe Fenwick, NUI Galway. Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than 20th April.
Cuntas le léaráidí ar mhóreipic na hÉireann, ‘An Táin Bó Cuailnge’. Ceisteanna agus plé le saineolaí ar an tréimhse, Colmán Ó Raghallaigh. Ceol agus sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin. (Tá an imeacht seo saor in aisce, ach le do thoil, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré.) An account of the great Irish epic, ‘An Táin Bó
Telling the Táin - Before the Beginning - Candlelit Tales visit Rathcroghan Visitor Centre The Irish epic, An Táin Bó Cuailnge, often called the Irish Iliad, features compelling stories and characters, known to the Irish people. Come away with us on a candlelit journey as we weave these stories together, bringing them to life for
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, in association with Roscommon County Council, Roscommon NRDO, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Archaeological Management Solutions, is delighted to be able to host a special one-day archaeology conference and photographic exhibition, exploring the Gortnacrannagh figure and its context, on August 20th 2022. An exciting archaeological discovery was announced in autumn of
Brigid’s awakening festival is a collaboration between Rathcroghan, Strokestown Park and Keenans of Tarmonbarry. Featuring local art, performances, and the incredible history of County Roscommon. Roscommon’s newest festival takes place over two weekends from the 28th of January until the 5th of February with a mixture of cultural events from art exhibits, to short plays
Turas Treoraithe go dtí Oweynagat (Uaimh na gCat) Turas gearr as Gaeilge go dtí Oweynagat (Uaimh na gCat), uaimh le bealach isteach chuig an Domhan Eile nó an Alltar / A short tour in Irish to Oweynagat, Ireland's entrance to the Otherworld. Tá an turas seo saor in aisce, ach le do thoil, cuir ticéad
Cuntas ar an gcaoi inar tháinig forbairt ar An Tain Bó Cuailnge thar tréimhse 300 bliain agus na nithe stairiúla nó neamh-stairiúla atá le fáil inti - Léacht agus plé le saineolaí ar an tréimhse, Colmán Ó Raghallaigh. Ceol agus sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin. Irish language lecture and discussion with Colmán Ó Raghallaigh on how
"Finding the Famine Irish: Insights from Archaeological Sites in Ireland and Canada" Dr. Katherine L. Hull, PhD. We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Katherine L. Hull, PhD, who will speak on her work, "Finding the Famine Irish: Insights from Archaeological Sites in Ireland and Canada" at an evening event, here at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
To celebrate the Táin March Festival 2023, why not come down to Rathcroghan Visitor Centre on Friday 7th July at 7.30 pm to hear the stories of Queen Medb, Cúchulainn and An Táin Bó Cuailnge - The Cattle Raid of Cooley, our national epic tale, re-told in all their glory. This fun, free event will
We are delighted to learn that The Great Aviva Road Trip will include Rathcroghan Visitor Centre as a destination . Aviva in partnership with Citroën has given the lucky winners the opportunity to travel across Ireland and experience some fantastic home-grown family fun, all in an eco-friendly hybrid vehicle to see the sights of the Emerald
