Fáilte go dtí Rath Crúachan

Rathcroghan, County Roscommon – one of the Royal Sites of Ireland – was recognised by UNESCO in 2010 as having the potential for World Heritage Status.  In coming years, the Rathcroghan Royal Complex will stand alongside Newgrange and Tara as a place through which Irish and international visitors can connect with our ancestors and ancient past.

Rathcroghan was the seat of Royalty in the West of Ireland for nearly 2,000 years.  There has been a sacred ceremonial centre here for at least 5,000 years – that is as old as the Egyptian Pyramids or our own Newgrange.  Here at ancient Cruachan, you can explore Irish history through the ages; walk the land of Celtic Warrior Queen Maeve, see where the great bulls fought their epic battle in the Cattle Raid of Cooley, follow the Druid’s quest for knowledge to the sacred triple spring of healing, and stand where the Gaelic Kings stood to fight invading tyranny and receive their rightful crowns.

Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre interprets for you the Rathcroghan Complex, an area with over 200 sites and many stories. Just 45 minutes from Knock Airport, we are the only official Rathcroghan Guided Tours and Visitor Centre, approved by the OPW.  Our sites include Oweynagat (Cave of the Cats) the entrance to the Celtic Otherworld and home to the Goddess Morrigan, which is located between Cashel Mannannan – a druid school connected with Manannán Mac Lír – and Cruachan, the home of Warrior Queen Medb (Maeve Queen of Connacht) who started The Cattle Raid of Cooley (an Táin).

At Cruachan Aí, you will enjoy a genuinely warm Irish welcome, a professional guided tour, and excellent facilities to refresh the weary traveller, including a satisfying meal in our on-site Rathcroghan Café and the opportunity to browse locally produced art work, hand crafts, specialist books and unique gifts for your friends and family.  Developed and run by a local community action group, the award winning exhibition rooms, cafe and craft shop first opened in 1999.

You can plan your stay in Roscommon by checking out the Roscommon Tourism Links to Attractions and Events in the county, and Book Accommodation in Roscommon with the help of our handy listing and review page.

To view the range of products and services we have available, please browse the links to your left.  Options include:

• Fully insured guided tours of the sites with a qualified, experienced archaeologist and historian
• Educational school tours and workshops for all ages, based on the National Curriculum
• Guided exploration of Ireland’s Spiritual past and present
• Community events, adult education, self development opportunities
• Conference, product launch, birthday parties, and great value room hire facilities
• Our quality online shopping experience
• Free resources such as educational links and downloads

Come and explore the undiscovered heartland of Ireland’s West – Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon.

Cruachan Aí are proud to be part of the ArchaeoLandscapes network