Spiritual Tours  -  Education Tours – The Táin Trail

Guided Site and Centre Tours

When you visit Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, you are assured of a memorable and unique experience, with professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides to take you on a journey of the Rathcroghan Complex, through the ages of Ireland.

Standard Adult ticket entry to the exhibition rooms is just €5, providing you with:

  • 30-40 minute Guided Tour
  • Access to all of our Audio and Visual presentations
  • Models and Aerial Photography
  • Geophysical Survey Information
  • Examples of historical costumes, armour, furniture and equipment
  • Viewing of genuine copies of ancient Irish Manuscripts, dated from the 1800’s

With discount rates and special offers for Families, Seniors, Students, and Groups, you will have plenty of change left in your pocket!

The next step is to go out and visit the many archaeological and mythological sites that are contained within the 16 square miles of the Rathcroghan Complex.  Rathcroghan Tours are available for only €5 per person (with a minimum charge of €20), with one of our professional tour guides to accompany your group – a price which ensures the peace of mind of full public liability insurance for access to sites.

If you prefer to find your own path for a Rathcroghan tour, we can provide you with the information, maps and literature you need to explore knowledgeably and safely, so you can maximise your personal Rathcroghan experience.

With thanks to the Rathcroghan landowners, and the Office of Public Works, who kindly allow access and support the local community work of Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre.

Meet your Tour Guides!

 

Lora O’Brien

Lora took the position of General Manager of Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre  in 2007, after working here as a tour guide before that.  A writer by trade, specialising in Irish history, folklore and mythology, she has always been fascinated by the mysteries of Rathcroghan.  Living History is a relatively new interest, but she’ll be the one you see stirring the cooking pot over an open fire, or battling with a spear, at our live demonstrations and re-enactments.

Bernadette D’Alton

Bernadette came on staff as Information Officer in 2007, and has proven herself to be a formidable font of information on local history, folklore, and genealogy.  As our primary staff Historian, she researches and archives the wealth of information we store on the Rathcroghan Complex, and county Roscommon in general – whether written accounts and by word of mouth.  Historical costume, drama and hand-crafts are her particular forte, and she plays a very strong Gráinne Mhaol or Queen Maedbh!

Gary Dempsey

Gary joined us as Education Officer in September 2011.  He has a BA Hons. in Heritage and an MA in Irish Studies, a background in Archaeology, Geography, History and Literature, with a special interest in Placenames – but his true connection with Rathcroghan stems from his family roots in the area.  Gary’s grandparents and father grew up in Glenballythomas (right beside the Cave of the Cats), and he grew up here in Roscommon hearing a wealth of local stories and customs that you just won’t have access to anywhere else!

To book your School Tour with us, please see our Educational Packages Page.