This two lecture seminar reflects on the rites and rituals of the Bealtaine festival and takes a look at the figure of the Cailleach. 10:45 - 01:00 Introduction: Reviving the Óenach: Bealtaine 11:00 - 12:00 Old Bealtaine Customs of Ireland - Dr. Marian McGarry Celebrated on May 1st, Bealtaine welcomed in the summer months, reflecting Christian and
Join us in welcoming Dr. Roseanne Schot and Ann Gerety Smyth in Reviving the Óenach: Lughnasa, our two lecture seminar in association with the festival of Lughnasa on Saturday, July 26th. Our speakers will emphasise the harvest festival's connection with the royal sites and sacred hills of Rathcroghan, Uisneach and Brí Leith, their associated figures
Scéal na Tána agus Cruachán Aí / The story of the Táin & Cruachán Aí Storytelling Evening with Mike McCarthy Venue - Roscommon Arts Centre F42YX61 - Thursday 21st August 2025 @8pm +353 (0)90 662 5824 [email protected] Why not leave Netflix aside and journey back in time to prehistoric Iron Age Rathcroghan to share in
Oíche Chultúir 2025 - Tírdhreach’ Oíche filíochta, amhránaíochta agus ceol nua-chumtha le ‘Aiteall’ - Déaglán Ò Finnthigheirn & Aoife Bheilbigh Sólaistí ina dhiaidh sin. Beidh fáilte roimh chách. Culture Night 2025 - Tírdreach. A night of poetry, singing and original music with ‘Aiteall’ - Déaglán Ò Finnthigheirn & Aoife Bheilbigh. Refreshments to follow. All are
This feature length film (1.5-hour) documentary follows the pilgrims’ spiritual journey across the west of Ireland, on what was historically known in the early Christian era as the Tóchar Phádraig, as they are embraced by the rich natural and cultural heritage of counties Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo. From iconic cinematography of the landscape and Trad
We are delighted to participate in the 2026 County Roscommon, St. Brigid’s Day Festival, that will see a number of different events take place around the county. At Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, we will host a two lecture seminar focusing on St. Brigid and also the launch of an art exhibition. Our event, titled Reviving the
Ó Ráth Cruachan go Reilig na Rí Turas treoraithe as Gaeilge ó Ráth Cruachan chuig Reilig na Rí ar an tSlí Seandálaíochta Ráth Cruachan. Sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin. From Rathcroghan to Relignaree. A guided tour in Irish going from Rathcroghan to Relignaree on the Rathcroghan Archaeological Walking Trail. Refreshments to follow. Dé Sathairn / Saturday
Our two lecture seminar to mark the ancient Irish Cross Quarter Festivals returns. Reviving the Óenach: Bealtaine this year will look at the tradition of Booleying & its associated folklore around May Day followed by a focus on Corlea Trackway, an Iron Age route way believed to link the ancient royal landscape of
Ulidia 8 - The Eighth International Conference for the Ulster Cycle of Tales. Over a three day period this conference will feature talks on all aspects to do with the Ulster Cycle, including archaeology, toponymy, philology, literature and history. Dr Daniel Curley and Mr Mike McCarthy have organised Ulidia 8 — The Eighth International Conference
Storytelling & Launch of Finnbennach Bull Sculpture This original sculpture, funded through Roscommon LEADER Partnership, was made by local Co. Longford artist, Liam Kavanagh and will serve as a landmark sculpture for Tulsk and Co. Roscommon more generally. It will celebrate the early Irish stories which inspired its creation, as well as the countless generations
