Rathcroghan

Rathcroghan is the ancient capital of Connacht and is the oldest and largest unexcavated Royal site in Europe.

Learn about its rich archaeology, mythology and history through guided tours and interpretive rooms.

The landscape boasts over 240 archaeological sites spanning some 5500 years of history including prehistoric burial mounds from the Bronze and Iron age, ringforts, standing stones and stone forts.

Follow the footsteps of Queen Maeve , who ruled over Connacht from her home at Rathcroghan and hear stories of many legendary heroes connected to these lands.

Guided tours are available with archaeologists providing information through a combination of scientific research and medieval landscape.