Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
Category: Families, Outdoors, Rainy Day, Culture, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Tulsk
Co Roscommon
Co Roscommon
Tel: +353 71 963 9268
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Explore Irish history through the ages
Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
Georgina Campbell
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre interprets the Rathcroghan Complex, an area with over 200 sites and many stories. Rathcroghan was the seat of Royalty in the West of Ireland for nearly 2,000 years and is one of the ‘Celtic Royal Sites’ of Ireland has been recognised by UNESCO in 2010 as having the potential for World Heritage Status.
Here, you can explore Irish history through the ages; walk the land of Celtic Warrior Queen Maeve, see where the great bulls fought their epic battle in the Cattle Raid of Cooley, follow the Druid’s quest for knowledge to the sacred triple spring of healing, stand where the Gaelic Kings stood to fight invading tyranny and receive their rightful crowns.
Here, you can explore Irish history through the ages; walk the land of Celtic Warrior Queen Maeve, see where the great bulls fought their epic battle in the Cattle Raid of Cooley, follow the Druid’s quest for knowledge to the sacred triple spring of healing, stand where the Gaelic Kings stood to fight invading tyranny and receive their rightful crowns.
Opening Time:
Open year, round, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Bank Holidays 12 to 5pm
Admission Charge:
Adults €5; Discounts for Children, OAPs, Students, Families & Groups
Directions
Where the N5 Dublin to Westport Rd intersects N61 Roscommon to Boyle RdView Similar Tourist Attractions
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