Rathcroghan Royal Site on Trip Advisor

Here is what some of our customers have said about us at the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre.  Please Visit Rathcroghan Royal Site on Trip Advisor to add your comments, we greatly appreciate the feedback!  And a huge thanks to all our reviewers so far.

“first class”

Reviewed 9 November 2012

the guided tour and history lesson on the area was not only very informative but also given at a pace that made it very understandable left you with the disire to now more.

“Hidden Gem in the West!”

Reviewed 27 July 2012

1

person found this review helpful

Every time I travel to the west of Ireland I make sure to stop by this wonderfully exciting and engaging establishment. If you are a fan of archeology, mythology, history or just in search of a "neat find," Rathcroghan Royal Site is something you need to visit if you are anywhere near Roscommon. I've always timed it just right to have a personal guided tour of the museum and each time I visit there is some new display or some interesting new archaeological find that has just been unearthed. One visit there was a team of archeology students working on the stone mound behind the museum and you could take a peek into a live dig! Don't miss the wonderfully sourced bookshop and gift store either! You will find the most unique reading materials and gifts. The cafe also serves some delicious foods (great soup!) and often there are local artist's works hanging on the walls for sale. As you leave (if on the N5), don't forget to keep your eyes peeled on the roadside--there are about 3-5 ringforts right off the road. This really is a hidden historical gem in the west.

Visited August 2011

“So much packed into a small centre”

Reviewed 3 June 2012

1

person found this review helpful

I came to the centre in search of information about the megalithic sites in the area. What I found was both wondrous and informative. I loved the video show, the excavation information on the mounds, the helpful staff, and the respectful exhibits.

A special word goes out for the cafe. The young chef was so nice, and the food was astonishingly good. Such good service, good price, and incredibly well prepared food.

I would recommend anyone in the area stopping off to discover this gem of a centre. Add a tasteful gift shop and a decent bookshop into the bargain and you have the full package here at Cruachan Ai.

Visited May 2012

“Insightful experience”

Reviewed 4 May 2012

1

person found this review helpful

I thought the Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre was an excellent addition to the heritage and culture of Co. Roscommon. The interactive tour of the archaeology, history, and mythology of the complex was user friendly and extremely educational. A must see for anyone interested in Irish history, pre-history and beliefs. Beautiful setting also! The medieval festival is a winner also

Visited November 2011

“Spent a great weekend here”

Reviewed 16 April 2012

2

people found this review helpful

I just got back from a conference organised by the staff here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were well organised and helpful, the food in the cafe was lovely, and the site tours were well worth the visit. Got absolutely covered in mud. Unfortunately I didn't get time to look at the exhibition in the centre so maybe one day I will be back for a better look.
 
Visited April 2012

Click here to Visit Rathcroghan Royal Site on Trip Advisor

“So much packed into a small centre”

Reviewed 3 June 2012

1

person found this review helpful

I came to the centre in search of information about the megalithic sites in the area. What I found was both wondrous and informative. I loved the video show, the excavation information on the mounds, the helpful staff, and the respectful exhibits.

A special word goes out for the cafe. The young chef was so nice, and the food was astonishingly good. Such good service, good price, and incredibly well prepared food.

I would recommend anyone in the area stopping off to discover this gem of a centre. Add a tasteful gift shop and a decent bookshop into the bargain and you have the full package here at Cruachan Ai.

Visited May 2012

Roscommon Accommodation in Percy French Hotel

Congratulations to Edel Murray and family, who have just purchased the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown, just ten minutes away from us at the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in Tulsk.  This 18 Bedroom Hotel will definitely meet your needs for any of our upcoming 2013 Events, or just as an excellent base from which you can explore this fascinating Roscommon Tourism experience.

There is a lot to keep you busy in the Tulsk and Strokestown area, from the magnificant National Famine Museum at Strokestown House and Gardens, Walking Tours, to the ancient Royal sites of Rathcroghan, home of Celtic warrior Queen Maeve.  There is ample opportunity for fishing on the lakes, and natural pursuits around the Sliabh Bán mountain.  They do a great quality and value Sunday lunch too!  See what others have to say about the Percy French Hotel on Trip Advisor

We look forward to offering you great value package deals in partnership with the Percy French Hotel, Bar and Restaurant for the Gathering Ireland 2013.

Tulsk Fort in County Roscommon

Snow Fort, Tulsk, January 2013

Beside Rathcroghan Visitor Centre is the national monument known as 'Tulsk Fort', which was the site of an archaeological dig conducted by the Discovery Programme, as part of their Medieval Rural Settlement Project, which began in 2002.

From the 'Tulsk Excavation Report':

"a raised ringfort located at the centre of Tulsk village. The ringfort lies 60m east of a stone-filled earthen mound in Castleland townland that is considered to be the site of Tulsk Castle, and is c.100m north of a Dominican Priory founded in 1448. The ringfort retains a dominant position in the wider topography and suggests that this was a location of primary importance throughout the medieval period."

When the dig began in 2004, we didn't know what would be found, but nobody was expecting 5 main layers of activity, from pre-history right through to late Medieval/Elizabethan.

North Roscommon in general, and Tulsk in particular, had a vital role to play as a centre of medieval power in the West of Ireland.

Inside the Fort, DP archaeological dig in Tulsk

Find out more at the Tulsk Gathering events in July and August 2013, run by Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk.

Visit the Gathering Page Here.

Free Event in February 2013

On Thursday 28th February, 2pm, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre are hosting a Free event in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon.  This is a talk entitled "Irish Springtime Traditions", a FREE afternoon presentation by Lora O'Brien, author of A Practical Guide to Irish Spirituality.  We'll even throw in the free tea/coffee as part of the deal for that one too.  Did we mention it's Free?!

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE - please Ring us on 071 9639268, or send an Email to info@Rathcroghan.ie.

Roscommon Lamb

Rathcroghan Conference Event 2013

Rathcroghan is one of four Royal and Ritual sites in Ireland, home to the Uí Brian and O'Conor Kingships, the legendary Queen Maeve, and is noted as the starting point for Ireland’s greatest literary epic, an Táin Bó Cúailnge (the Cattle Raid of Cooley).

Bookings and Details for this Roscommon Event - www.RathcroghanConference.com

April 12th - 14th 2013
The Rathcroghan Conference is part of the Rathcroghan Legacy Project, the aim of which is to develop a deeper connection between Roscommon people and our rich ancestral heritage. This conference event in Roscommon will be part of the Gathering Ireland 2013.

The north Roscommon regions of Rathcroghan, Carnfree and Tulsk have been studied intently over the years, through projects lead by John Waddell of the National University of Ireland, Galway, and the Discovery Programme - Ireland's archaeological research institute. The aim of the annual Rathcroghan Conference is to highlight the great work carried out by these groups, and to promote the continued research and study of Rathcroghan and other important Irish sites in light of new and exciting findings. The Rathcroghan Conference, and the Rathcroghan Legacy project, are organised and facilitated by Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Cruachan Aí, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon.

Full conference details on new website at www.RathcroghanConference.com