Rathcroghan Visitor Centre

Telling the Táin - Before the Beginning - Candlelit Tales
2022-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk,, Co. Roscommon, Roscommon, F45 HH51, Ireland
Telling the Táin – Before the Beginning – Candlelit Tales visit Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
The Irish epic, An Táin Bó Cuailnge, often called the Irish Iliad, features compelling stories and characters, known to the Irish people. Come away with us on a candlelit journey as we weave these stories together, bringing them to life for all people, regardless of their nationalities or familiarities to the tale.
As part of the Táin March Festival 2022, we are excited to tell this story with renewed zeal and passion after a long break in telling stories together. Over the course of three nights, we will be following the Táin Trail and ending where it all began, in Rathcroghan, where Meabh first had her instinct to march for the Brown Bull. In each location we will tell the story that most closely links to the geography that surrounds it.
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre will host the retelling of this epic tale’s origins, entitled ‘Before the Beginning’

What happened to start this whole tale off in the first place. Some say it was an argument that started from pillow talk. Others say the tale has its origin in moments of fury and rage that came far before Queen Meabh of Connacht lifted a finger to fight.
Brother-sister duo Aron and Sorcha Hegarty started Candlelit Tales in 2014. Candlelit Tales brings you traditional, stripped-down storytelling with a mythic and musical twist. Accompanied by live atmospheric acoustic guitar, we tell the greatest stories of Irish mythology in what was once described as
“The quintessential Irish experience” Lonely planet 2018.

This is a free event, but as places are limited, booking is essential.
Tickets can be booked on eventbrite by following the link
HERE

This event is organised by the Táin March Festival Committee and Roscommon County Council, in assocation with Rathcroghan Visitor Centre.
This event is funded by the Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme 2022

Traidisiún agus Nuálacht sa Táin Bó Cuailnge
2022-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk,, Co. Roscommon, Roscommon, F45 HH51, Ireland
Cuntas le léaráidí ar mhóreipic na hÉireann, ‘An Táin Bó Cuailnge’. Ceisteanna agus plé le saineolaí ar an tréimhse, Colmán Ó Raghallaigh. Ceol agus sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin.
(Tá an imeacht seo saor in aisce, ach le do thoil, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré.)
An account of the great Irish epic, ‘An Táin Bó Cuailnge’ with Colmán Ó Raghallaigh. Music and refreshments afterwards.
(This is an Irish language event sponsored by Conradh na Gaeilge and is free of charge, but please book a ticket in advance)

Book Launch ‘Rathra – A Royal Stronghold of Early Medieval Roscommon’ by Joe Fenwick, NUI Galway
2022-04-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk,, Co. Roscommon, Roscommon, F45 HH51, Ireland
Cllr Joe Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council in association with Co. Roscommon Heritage Forum cordially invites you to the launch by Prof. John Waddell of ‘Rathra – A Royal Stronghold of Early Medieval Connacht’ by Joe Fenwick, NUI Galway.
Please RSVP to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie no later than 20th April.

THE TÁIN MARCH FESTIVAL 2021
2021-05-14 11:00 - 2021-06-02 17:00 | Rathcroghan, Roscommon
The Táin March begins in Rathcroghan in Co Roscommon, where Queen Maeve began her quest for the Brown Bull of Cooley and ends in Bush, Cooley, Co. Louth on the June bank holiday. The march itself takes place over three weekends and 12 walking days in total.
Queen Maeve will assemble her warrior army and dispatch them to retrieve the Brown Bull in Cooley. Local schools and heritage groups will assemble on the mound of Rathcroghan to retell stories and recite poems. The Táin March itself will commence at 11am where walkers will leave Rathcroghan and visit the medieval village of Tulsk. Followed by a reception at 1 pm in Rathcroghan Visitor Centre.
At 2 pm the walk continues to Lissonuffy graveyard arriving at 4.30pm. Walkers will be taken to Strokestown for 5pm where Queen Maeve will march with her army through the main town. Music, food and local attractions will ensure a fantastic evenings fun.
This event is open to the public with no need to book! Come along and join in the fun!
For more information please contact us directly on info@rathcroghan.ie.
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MICHAEL HERITY ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE
2020-08-20 19:00 - 2020-08-21 21:30 | Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk, Roscommon, F45 HH51, Ireland
Michael Herity was a prestigious archaeologist and Emeritus Professor of UCD, specialising in the Neolithic and early Christian sites including Rathcroghan, who regrettably died at the age of 86. In honour of his long and active career and important contribution to Irish archaeology a memorial lecture is held yearly in August at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre. This years lecture which will be delivered by archaeologist and early Irish historian, Dr. Brian Lacey, is entitled – ‘St. Colmcille – Memories and Commemorations’ and will take place at the Visitor Centre on Wednesday 21st August at 7.30pm.
As a further part of our Heritage Week programme this year , on Tuesday 20th August at 7pm, we will host a talk entitled ‘An Introduction to N5 Ballaghadereen- Scramoge Archaeology’, where Deirdre McCarthy, N5 Resident Archaeologist will outline the current archaeological works ongoing along the route of the proposed N5 Ballaghadereen- Scramoge Road Project.
NB – please note that while our Heritage Week events are free of charge, booking is essential as places are limited.
Places can be booked by phone 071 9639268 or by email info@rathcroghan.ie
Please contact us directly for more information. We update our Facebook page regularly with event details, follow us to stay up to date

RATHCROGHAN WINTER LECTURE SERIES
2019-11-01 19:30 - 2019-12-01 21:30 | Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk,, Co. Roscommon, Roscommon, F45 HH51, Ireland
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre hosts a winter lecture series, over the five Thursdays of November at the Visitor Centre, beginning on Thursday 1st November. Talks will begin at 7.30pm sharp on each evening, details of individual talks are available on our Facebook page here.
Entry is €5 per person, and light refreshments will be served afterwards. Please book early by calling 071 963 9268 or emailing info@rathcroghan.ie as spaces are limited.
This event cannot be booked online, all bookings are to be made via email or by telephone.
For more information on these events including booking please contact us directly on 071 963 9268, email info@rathcroghan.ie
