historic in Roscommon, Ireland
Rathcroghan (Cruachan Aí)
Connacht’s royal capital and the mythical home of Queen Maeve
Worth the wander
Walk between more than 240 archaeological monuments scattered across open farmland, the ceremonial capital of Connacht for over 4,000 years and the legendary seat of Queen Maeve. The fields are free to explore, though the exhibition centre in the village charges.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free (paid visitor centre)
- Time and distance
- Open access mounds
- Parking
- Free roadside parking near the monuments.
Find your way
Rathcroghan, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon