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Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre invites you to sample a unique cultural experience!
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE HOLIDAY? TAKE
A TRIP BACK IN TIME!
No visit to the idyllic west of Ireland is complete without a step back into history and mythology at the recently established Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre.
Cruachan Aí is a modern, award-winning Visitor and Interpretive Centre situated in the charming village of Tulsk nestling on the banks of the legendary river Ogulla in the heart of County Roscommon.
Here we welcome you to a unique experience in a place of mystery and legend!
The Centre brings together the archaeology, history and mythology of one of the most important Celtic Royal sites in Europe According to the ancient annals of Ireland the site was a Royal Palace, legendary home of Medb, Warrior Queen and Earth Goddess and the inauguration site and Burial Ground of the Kings of Connacht, Ireland’s most westerly province.
Entrance to the Otherworld! A sacred landscape set apart. Cruachan was the location of one of the three famous feiseanna of Ireland. This area is the setting for the opening and the bloody conclusion of the epic literary saga Táin Bó Cuailnge – The Cattle Raid of Cooley.
What Can We See and Do?
* Experience some of the sites yourself through a guided tour! Let time stand still and walk through this sacred and ancient landscape rich in buried remains dating as far back as 3,000 years and marvel at this unique collection of tumuli, ringbarrows, ringforts and standing stones.
* Explore the mysteries of Oweynagat cave – legendary entrance to the ‘otherworld’ and currently the subject of much scientific research.
* Learn about the exciting work of archaeologists and geophysicists who have been using the latest techniques to probe deep into the hidden ancient landscape now being rediscovered through modern science.
* Visit the legendary Ogulla Holy Well, source of the river. It was here that St. Patrick was reputed to have baptised the pagan Princesses Eithna and Fidelma
* Discover, through our Interpretive Centre, the significance of this ancient landscape and the meaning of the 60 national monuments to be found here that have long been of fascinating interest to antiquarians, archaeologists and mythologists
* Enjoy a coffee and home made cakes or something more substantial in our beautifully appointed café, bright and friendly and overlooking the picturesque river.
* Choose from a selection of local crafts, books and ideal gifts from our in house craftshop.
* Children are particularly welcome and we promise them a lively and enriching experience.
We are fully accessible to people with disabilities and our comprehensive facilities include adapted toilets and baby change facilities.
NEW FOR AUTUMN 2003 - ROSCOMMON CRAFT EXPERIENCE
Weekend craft courses – Residential and non-residential – Choose from 3 Centres
A MIDSUMMERS MARCH WITH MEDB!
For the most unusual holiday of a lifetime join Queen Medb’s army and participate in a major re-enactment of this great Celtic epic - the Cattle Raid of Cooley.
Following the success of last year, this six day march In the Footsteps of Cúchulainn promises to be one of the most exciting cultural events of the year in Ireland. The army will consist of about 50 volunteers who will retrace the route of Queen Medb’s army in authentic Celtic fashion. Participants will enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the feasting, festivals and fun planned along the Táin Trail. The starting point for this event is the Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre on Saturday 5 July 2003. For further information and to register please contact the Visitor Centre as soon as possible as places are limited.
No visit to the idyllic west of Ireland is complete without a step back into history and mythology at the recently established Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre.
Cruachan Aí is a modern, award-winning Visitor and Interpretive Centre situated in the charming village of Tulsk nestling on the banks of the legendary river Ogulla in the heart of County Roscommon.
Here we welcome you to a unique experience in a place of mystery and legend!
The Centre brings together the archaeology, history and mythology of one of the most important Celtic Royal sites in Europe According to the ancient annals of Ireland the site was a Royal Palace, legendary home of Medb, Warrior Queen and Earth Goddess and the inauguration site and Burial Ground of the Kings of Connacht, Ireland’s most westerly province.
Entrance to the Otherworld! A sacred landscape set apart. Cruachan was the location of one of the three famous feiseanna of Ireland. This area is the setting for the opening and the bloody conclusion of the epic literary saga Táin Bó Cuailnge – The Cattle Raid of Cooley.
What Can We See and Do?
* Experience some of the sites yourself through a guided tour! Let time stand still and walk through this sacred and ancient landscape rich in buried remains dating as far back as 3,000 years and marvel at this unique collection of tumuli, ringbarrows, ringforts and standing stones.
* Explore the mysteries of Oweynagat cave – legendary entrance to the ‘otherworld’ and currently the subject of much scientific research.
* Learn about the exciting work of archaeologists and geophysicists who have been using the latest techniques to probe deep into the hidden ancient landscape now being rediscovered through modern science.
* Visit the legendary Ogulla Holy Well, source of the river. It was here that St. Patrick was reputed to have baptised the pagan Princesses Eithna and Fidelma
* Discover, through our Interpretive Centre, the significance of this ancient landscape and the meaning of the 60 national monuments to be found here that have long been of fascinating interest to antiquarians, archaeologists and mythologists
* Enjoy a coffee and home made cakes or something more substantial in our beautifully appointed café, bright and friendly and overlooking the picturesque river.
* Choose from a selection of local crafts, books and ideal gifts from our in house craftshop.
* Children are particularly welcome and we promise them a lively and enriching experience.
We are fully accessible to people with disabilities and our comprehensive facilities include adapted toilets and baby change facilities.
NEW FOR AUTUMN 2003 - ROSCOMMON CRAFT EXPERIENCE
Weekend craft courses – Residential and non-residential – Choose from 3 Centres
A MIDSUMMERS MARCH WITH MEDB!
For the most unusual holiday of a lifetime join Queen Medb’s army and participate in a major re-enactment of this great Celtic epic - the Cattle Raid of Cooley.
Following the success of last year, this six day march In the Footsteps of Cúchulainn promises to be one of the most exciting cultural events of the year in Ireland. The army will consist of about 50 volunteers who will retrace the route of Queen Medb’s army in authentic Celtic fashion. Participants will enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the feasting, festivals and fun planned along the Táin Trail. The starting point for this event is the Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre on Saturday 5 July 2003. For further information and to register please contact the Visitor Centre as soon as possible as places are limited.
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