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SUMMARY:Oíche Chultúir 2025 - ‘Tírdhreach’
DESCRIPTION:Oíche Chultúir 2025 – Tírdhreach’\nOíche filíochta\, amhránaíochta agus ceol nua-chumtha le ‘Aiteall’ – Déaglán Ò Finnthigheirn & Aoife Bheilbigh\nSólaistí ina dhiaidh sin. Beidh fáilte roimh chách. \nCulture Night 2025 – Tírdreach.  \nA night of poetry\, singing and original music with ‘Aiteall’ – Déaglán Ò Finnthigheirn & Aoife Bheilbigh. Refreshments to follow. All are welcome. \nIonad Cuairteoirí Ráth Cruachan / Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\nTuilsce\, An Caisleán Riabhach\, Co. Ros Comáin F45 HH51\n19/09/2025 – 8.30pm
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/oiche-chultuir-2025-tirdhreach/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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SUMMARY:Who Shot Queen Medb?
DESCRIPTION:Scéal na Tána agus Cruachán Aí / The story of the Táin & Cruachán Aí\nStorytelling Evening with Mike McCarthy \n Venue – Roscommon Arts Centre F42YX61 – Thursday 21st August 2025 @8pm \n+353 (0)90 662 5824  artscentre@roscommoncoco.ie \nWhy not leave Netflix aside and journey back in time to prehistoric Iron Age Rathcroghan to share in an evening of storytelling recounting some of the oldest tales in Roscommon and Ireland. Hear firsthand about the origins of Queen Medb and her great cattle raid to Ulster\, which features a host of legendary characters such as the boy hero Cúchulainn\, the Connacht warrior Fráoch and immortals of the Otherworld including the vengeful Macha and the formidable battle goddess\, Mórrígán\, who dwells in the Cave of Cruachán\, Ireland’s reputed “Gate to Hell”. \nTickets can be booked through Roscommon Arts Centre
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/who-shot-queen-medb/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Reviving the Óenach: Lughnasa – A Two Lecture Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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 from the early literature\, and its relevance in today’s society and in our efforts in environmental conservation. \n10:45 – 11:00 – Welcome & Introduction \n\n \n11:00 – 12:00\nGathering time: the assembly landscape of Uisneach\, County Westmeath\nDr. Roseanne Schot \n\n \nThe royal site of Uisneach is one of Ireland’s most evocative ceremonial and assembly landscapes\, with a history spanning five millennia. Ancient monuments\, natural wonders and mythical and historical figures all feature prominently in early literary depictions of royal assemblies and gatherings at Uisneach. Such gatherings frequently provided a setting for transformative\, supernatural events\, reflecting the hill’s status as a portal or threshold (axis mundi) between temporal and otherworld spheres. This year marks the centenary of the first archaeological excavations at Uisneach by R.A.S. Macalister and R.L. Praeger (1925-30). Their investigation of the ‘royal enclosure’ of Rathnew revealed the earliest potential evidence of ritual practices consistent with an assembly\, including feasting\, the lighting of great fires and possible animal sacrifice. This talk will focus on the places\, practices and politics of assembly on the hill of Uisneach and in its wider landscape\, with particular emphasis on the harvest festival of Lughnasa\, for which archaeological and placename evidence has grown significantly in recent years. \n\n \n12:00 – 13:00 \nÉtaín and Earth: Reclaiming Connection through Myth\, Place and Festival \nAnn Gerety Smyth \n\n \nAnn Gerety Smyth explores how ancient Irish tales like Tochmarc Étaíne (The Wooing of Étaín) continue to echo in our landscapes\, local traditions\, and seasonal festivals like Lughnasa. Drawing on her recent thesis Harnessing Myth and Folklore to Inspire Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Activism in Ireland\, Ann delves into how reconnecting with story and place — particularly through the figure of Étaín and sites like Cruachan Aí and Brí Leith — can inspire a deeper environmental awareness and sense of belonging. This lecture weaves myth\, heritage\, and practical reflection\, with a nod to Bilberry Sunday and the revival of ancient gatherings such as the óenach. \nBookings for this event are through Eventbrite:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/2t24kwjn
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/reviving-the-oenach-lughnasa-a-two-lecture-seminar/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Reviving the Óenach: Bealtaine - A Two Lecture Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This two lecture seminar reflects on the rites and rituals of the Bealtaine festival and takes a look at the figure of the Cailleach. \n10:45 – 01:00 \nIntroduction: Reviving the Óenach: Bealtaine \n11:00 – 12:00 \nOld Bealtaine Customs of Ireland – Dr. Marian McGarry \nCelebrated on May 1st\, Bealtaine welcomed in the summer months\, reflecting Christian and pre-Christian beliefs. This Lecture looks at the rites and rituals our ancestors carried out to bring good luck at this time of year. Dr Marion McGarry is an art historian\, author\, independent researcher and lecturer at the Atlantic Technological University. Marian has authored a number of publications\, among them Irish Customs and Rituals: How Our Ancestors Celebrated Life and the Seasons\, The Irish Cottage: History\, Culture and Design and An Illustrated Dictionary of Furniture & Interiors. (Fire Image: RTE). \n12:00 – 13:00 \nCailleach Feasa nó Cailleach an Uafáis? (A Wise Woman or a Hag of Horror?) – Mike McCarthy \nThe place of the Cailleach in the Irish imagination. This talk will explore aspects of the concept of the Cailleach in our language\, literature and folklore and discuss the place she still holds in our modern day awareness. Mike McCarthy originally qualified and worked in the area of Community Pharmacy before a love of history\, folklore and mythology brought him to Cruachan Aí / Rathcroghan\, the Royal Site of Connacht in Co. Roscommon\, where he works as a Tour Guide\, Research Assistant and Deputy Manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre. He has co-authored numerous publications pertaining to Rathroghan\, including ‘Slí Seandálaíochta Ráth Cruachan’ – the Rathcroghan Archaeological trail and ‘Rathcroghan – The Guidebook’\, published in 2018\, with a second edition in 2023 (Image: Arthur Rackman).
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/reviving-the-oenach-bealtaine-a-two-lecture-seminar/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Turas Treoraithe chuig Ráth Beag & Ráth na dTarbh
DESCRIPTION:Turas Treoraithe chuig Ráth Beag & Ráth na dTarbh / Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025\n01/03/2025 ag 12pm\nTuras treoraithe as Gaeilge ar an Suíomh Ríoga\, Cruachan Aí / Ráth Cruachan\, an Príomhchathair Ríoga réamhstairiúil chúige Chonnacht. I mbliana\, beidh muid ag tabhairt cuairt ar ‘Ráth Beag’\, carn adhlachta ón Chré-Umhaois agus Ráth na dTarbh\, an áit ina chríochnaíonn an Táin Bó Cuailnge\, ag caint ar sheandálaíocht\, stair agus miotaseolaíocht an tírdhreacha. Sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin. \nTo celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025\, we will conduct an Irish language tour to both Rathbeg\, a Bronze Age Burial Mound\, and Rathndarve\, the place where the Táin Bó Cuailnge concludes. \nTá an turas seo saor in aisce\, ach le do thoil\, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré. \nThis is a free event\, but please reserve your place in advance. \ninfo@rathcroghan.ie     071 9639268
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/turas-treoraithe-chuig-rath-beag-rath-na-dtarbh/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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SUMMARY:Rathcroghan Conference 2024: Archaeology Above & Below
DESCRIPTION:Archaeology Above & Below\, Ireland’s only annual community archaeology conference\, is now in its ninth year. The purpose of this conference is to create a forum for discussion between communities and individuals who wish to interpret the story of the landscapes that we inhabit. This is achieved by a series of talks\, workshops and field excursions\, detailing the aims\, techniques and results of community-led research throughout Ireland and further afield. \nJoin us this November as we host the presentation and discussion of the work and results of community groups\, societies and individuals from around Ireland\, as well as archaeological institutions and university departments across the island. This year\, we will see contributions from places such as Clare\, Galway\, Dublin\, Tipperary\, Sligo\, Waterford\, Mayo & Roscommon\, as well as research provided by the Ulster Archaeological Society\, Farming Rathcroghan EIP\, University College Dublin\, University of Galway\, Queens University Belfast\, amongst others. \nOur fieldtrip this year\, on the afternoon of 17th November\, will be to Roscommon Castle\, and to the newly conserved and now accessible southeastern castle turret. Our guide for the fieldtrip will be Dr. Kieran O’Conor\, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Galway. Your own motor transportation will be required for the journey to Roscommon town to visit the castle. \nWe are delighted to welcome our keynote speaker\, Prof. Aidan O’Sullivan\, Head of the School of Archaeology at University College Dublin. In a lecture entitled “People and their Things in an Early Medieval Household – the evidence from early Irish laws\, saints Lives and literature\, archaeology and experimental archaeology”\, we greatly look forward to exploring that topic with Prof. O’Sullivan. \nFollow the link below to make a reservation on Eventbrite.
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/rathcroghan-conference-2024-archaeology-above-below/
LOCATION:Roscommon
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SUMMARY:Trasna na dTonnta
DESCRIPTION:For further information visit;\nsnag.ie/trasna
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/trasna-na-dtonnta/
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SUMMARY:Oíche Chultúir 2024 - Scéal na Tána agus Cruachán Aí
DESCRIPTION:Scéal na Tána agus Cruachán Aí\nChun an Oíche Chultúir 2024 a cheiliúradh\, éist leis an Táin Bó Cuailnge i Ráth Cruachan\, an áit ina thosaíonn agus a chríochnaíonn ár scéal eipiciúil náisiúnta. \nScéal agus comhrá le Mike McCarthy\nSólaistí ina dhiaidh sin.\n(Beidh an chaint ghairid seo as Gaeilge) \nTo celebrate Culture Night 2024\, hear the story of our national epic\, An Táin Bó Cuailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley)\, in Rathcroghan\, the place where the tale begins and ends. \nStory and conversation with Mike McCarthy.\nRefreshments to follow.\n(This short presentation will be in the Irish language) \nTá an imeacht seo saor in aisce\, ach le do thoil\, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré – This event is free of charge\, but please book your place in advance – 071 9639268 info@rathcroghan.ie \n  \n 
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/oiche-chultuir-2024-sceal-na-tana-agus-cruachan-ai/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Turas Treoraithe ar an Músaem agus an Suíomh Ríoga\, Ráth Cruachan
DESCRIPTION:Turas Treoraithe ar an Músaem agus an Suíomh Ríoga\, Ráth Cruachan le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024. \n(Guided Tour of Rathcroghan Museum and Site for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024) \n08/03/2024 @2pm \nTá an turas seo saor in aisce\, ach le do thoil\, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré. Beidh muid ag déanamh bailiú beag don ospís ar an lá. \n(This tour is free of charge\, but please reserve a place in advance. We will do a small collection for the hospice on the day.) \nIonad Cuairteoirí Ráth Cruachan\nTuilsce\, Co. Ros Comáin F45 HH51 \ninfo@rathcroghan.ie 071 9639268 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/turas-treoraithe-ar-an-musaem-agus-an-suiomh-rioga-rath-cruachan/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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SUMMARY:Brigid's Awakening Festival - Two Lecture Seminar Celebrating Women
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to collaborate once again with Strokestown Park & Gardens\, Keenan’s Hotel\, Tarmonbarry and Tarmonbarry Men’s Shed this year in hosting the Brigid’s Awakening Festival.\n\n\nAs part of Rathcroghan Visitor Centres involvement in the Brigid’s Awakening Festival 2024\, a two lecture seminar reflecting on aspects of women in history will take place on Saturday February 3rd.\nOur first speaker\, Dr. Catherine Swift (Mary Immaculate College)\, will present her talk on “Celtic goddesses and Women of power” followed by Elaine Conroy (Rathcroghan Visitor Centre) who will present her talk on “Re-Affirming the Position of Women in the Story of Roscommon”.\n\n  \nDr. Catherine Swift\, Mary Immaculate College \n“Celtic goddesses and women of power” \nAbstract: In the twenty-first century\, there is considerable interest in the history of pre-Christian goddesses called Brigit and their potential influence on our understanding of the woman commemorated as the Christian St Brigit. In Ireland\, our traditional approach has been to try and disentangle one from another through careful reading of the documentary sources. In this lecture\, it is proposed to begin rather with consideration of various depictions of goddesses from those countries in north-west Europe who spoke Celtic languages in the centuries before the adoption of Christianity and to consider which attributes\, if any\, they share with the descriptions of Brigit found in Irish texts. \nElaine Conroy\, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Tour Guide & Research Assistant. \nRe-Affirming the Position of Women in the Story of Roscommon \nAbstract: For much of recorded history\, the role of women has been overshadowed by the history writers\, meaning that many fascinating and inspiring women have been neglected on the record\, and their influence and achievements not fully recognised. This talk\, inspired by the theme of the Brigid’s Awakening Festival and the speaker’s own career experience at Rathcroghan\, will take a look at some notable women who contributed or left an impression on this county. Elaine will look at a number of women down through the centuries – their involvement in religion\, literature\, art\, politics and their lived experiences. Some were born here\, some came to settle here\, some spent only a brief time here but all contributed in some way to Roscommon’s story. \n\nTo book your place\, see: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/…/brigids-awakening-festival…\n\n\n\nFriday February 2nd\, The Bridies\, Irish traditional music group\, will play Keenans Of Tarmonbarry from 8.30 – 10.30pm\n\n\n\nOn Sunday February 4th @StrokestownPark will present ‘Storybook – The Songs of Brendan Graham’ performed by the highly renowned singer Cathy Jordan a native of Co. Roscommon and noted composer and pianist Feargal Murray. This promises to be a magical evening\, click here for more information and tickets:\nhttps://strokestownpark.ie/event/cathy-jordan-concert/\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom February 1st\, on Tarmonbarry Bridge\, what we believe to be the largest Bridget’s Cross in Ireland will be erected and lit for the month of February in honour of St Brigid.\nThis Connacht styled Cross\, created for last years festival will feature additional branches for 2024\, created by The Tarmonbarry Men’s Shed.\n\n\nBrigid’s Awakening Festival is supported by the Roscommon County Council and Creative Ireland.
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/brigids-awakening-festival-two-lecture-seminar-celebrating-women/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:The Great Aviva Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to learn that The Great Aviva Road Trip will include Rathcroghan Visitor Centre as a destination . Aviva in partnership with Citroën has given the lucky winners the opportunity to travel across Ireland and experience some fantastic home-grown family fun\, all in an eco-friendly hybrid vehicle to see the sights of the Emerald Isle up close. We are looking forward to welcoming the winners and letting you know what they get up to. Stay tuned to our Social Media pages for updates and visit Aviva.ie\, rated 4.5/5 stars by their car insurance customers.
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/the-great-aviva-road-trip/
LOCATION:Roscommon
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SUMMARY:Táin March 2023 - Storytelling Event
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Táin March Festival 2023\, why not come down to Rathcroghan Visitor Centre on Friday 7th July at 7.30 pm to hear the stories of Queen Medb\, Cúchulainn and An Táin Bó Cuailnge – The Cattle Raid of Cooley\, our national epic tale\, re-told in all their glory. \nThis fun\, free event will be delivered by the staff of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre and will feature a number of special guests\, including Queen Medb herself. \nPlease contact us by phone or email to book your place. All are very welcome. \n071 9639268 info@rathcroghan.ie \n 
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/tain-march-2023-storytelling-event/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:"Finding the Famine Irish: Insights from Archaeological Sites in Ireland and Canada"
DESCRIPTION:“Finding the Famine Irish: Insights from Archaeological Sites in Ireland and Canada”\nDr. Katherine L. Hull\, PhD. \nWe are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Katherine L. Hull\, PhD\, who will speak on her work\, “Finding the Famine Irish: Insights from Archaeological Sites in Ireland and Canada” at an evening event\, here at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre on Thursday\, June 22nd\, at 8.30pm. \nDr. Katherine L. Hull is Partner and Principal Historical Archaeologist for Archaeological Services Inc. (Toronto\, Ontario) and Archaeological Advisor of the Canada Ireland Foundation. \n“Why bother looking for the famine Irish? They were too poor to leave behind anything”— this is a commonly held idea that confronted her team of archaeologists in the mid-1990s as they began a research program on the rural Irish in the Strokestown area. Rather than being faced with a dearth of material culture\, this multi-year excavation on the Nary holding in Ballykilcline\, as well as the townland of Gorttoose and village of Mulliviltrin\, demonstrated that even those considered to be at the bottom of the socioeconomic scale\, left significant evidence of their occupation. Once in Canada\, the Irish of the diaspora seem to blend into the melting pot of emigrants.\nThe challenge to finding the Irish in their new home isn’t a lack of artifacts\, but the homogeneity of the types of artifacts that all settlers purchased\, used\, and discarded. During this presentation\, we will examine the archaeological difficulties and successes of finding the Irish at home and tracing Irishness across the Atlantic. \nThis is a free event\, but places are limited. Please reserve your seat by emailing the Centre at \n info@rathcroghan.ie \nor by phone \n 071 963 9268
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/finding-the-famine-irish-insights-from-archaeological-sites-in-ireland-and-canada/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230512T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230512T213000
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SUMMARY:Táin Bó Cuailnge – Mar a cumadh Eipic na hÉireann
DESCRIPTION:Cuntas ar an gcaoi inar tháinig forbairt ar An Tain Bó Cuailnge thar tréimhse 300 bliain agus na nithe stairiúla nó neamh-stairiúla atá le fáil inti – Léacht agus plé le saineolaí ar an tréimhse\, Colmán Ó Raghallaigh. Ceol agus sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin. \nIrish language lecture and discussion with Colmán Ó Raghallaigh on how the Táin Bó Cuailnge developed over a period of 300 years\, with music and refreshments to follow. \n \n  \nTá an imeacht seo saor in aisce\, ach le do thoil\, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré. \nThis is a free event\, but as capacity is limited\, please reserve your place in advance. \ninfo@rathcroghan.ie  /  071 9639268 \n  \n 
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/tain-bo-cuailnge-mar-a-cumadh-eipic-na-heireann/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:Turas Treoraithe go dtí Oweynagat (Uaimh na gCat)
DESCRIPTION:Turas Treoraithe go dtí Oweynagat (Uaimh na gCat)\nTuras gearr as Gaeilge go dtí Oweynagat (Uaimh na gCat)\, uaimh le bealach isteach chuig an Domhan Eile nó an Alltar / A short tour in Irish to Oweynagat\, Ireland’s entrance to the Otherworld. \nTá an turas seo saor in aisce\, ach le do thoil\, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré / This tour is free of charge\, but please book your place in advance. \nIonad Cuairteoirí Ráth Chruacháin / Rathcroghan Visitor Centre \nDé Sathairn / Saturday 04/03/2022 @12pm
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/turas-treoraithe-go-dti-oweynagat-uaimh-na-gcat/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
CREATED:20230120T110340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T115917Z
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SUMMARY:Brigid's Awakening Festival - Roscommon's Newest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Brigid’s awakening festival is a collaboration between Rathcroghan\, Strokestown Park and Keenans of Tarmonbarry. Featuring local art\, performances\, and the incredible history of County Roscommon.  \nRoscommon’s newest festival takes place over two weekends from the 28th of January until the 5th of February with a mixture of cultural events from art exhibits\, to short plays and historical talks. There will be something for everyone. The Brigid’s Awakening Festival celebrates the earliest versions of Brigid as the goddess and as the saint\, that are recognised today. \nAs part of the Brigid’s Awakening Festival\, you are invited to view a number of different pieces of visual art in Strokestown Park. Pieces from some of Roscommon’s finest female artists will be on display along with the illumination of Strokestown Park House\, by HerStory\, that will include the artwork from local schools and a short display of shadow puppetry. On Wednesday the 1st of February Ireland’s largest St. Brigid’s cross will be unveiled at the bridge in Tarmonbarry. The Connacht cross\, that would appear to have been the most popular cross created to mark St. Brigid’s day in the province\, is being used in place of the more familiar Kildare cross. This will be followed by the Tarmonbarry Players performance of an original piece\, titled “Brigid’s Cloak”. On Saturday\, February 4th\, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk will host a morning of talks on the topics of early female divinity by Mike McCarthy\, (Deputy Manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre) and the customs of Brigid’s Day\, by Dr Marion McGarry (lecturer in Heritage Studies at A.T.U.\, Galway). \nThis festival would not be possible without the funding from Creative Ireland and the support of Roscommon County Council. Special thanks must also go out to the Men’s Shed\, Women’s Shed\, Tarmonbarry Players and all the local historians and artists without whom there would be nothing to celebrate.  \nFollow us on social media for more information and images.
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/brigids-awakening-festival-roscommons-newest-festival/
LOCATION:Roscommon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220821
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:'Idols and unclean things': a one-day conference and photographic exhibition on the Gortnacrannagh figure and its context
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n   \nRathcroghan Visitor Centre\, in association with Roscommon County Council\, Roscommon NRDO\, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Archaeological Management Solutions\, is delighted to be able to host a special one-day archaeology conference and photographic exhibition\, exploring the Gortnacrannagh figure and its context\, on August 20th 2022. \nAn exciting archaeological discovery was announced in autumn of 2021\, with the discovery of an eight-foot-tall wooden figure in reclaimed wetlands to the north-east of Tulsk village\, Co. Roscommon. This Iron Age artefact was uncovered by archaeologists from Archaeological Management Solutions (AMS) during work on the N5 Road Project. \nThe Gortnacrannagh Idol\, as the find was dubbed\, is a 1\,600-year-old wooden sculpture\, cut from the split trunk of an oak tree. It is thought to have been deliberately deposited in the wetlands. In addition to the idol\, researchers discovered animal remains and a dagger\, suggesting that the site may have been used for animal sacrifice for the worship of a pre-Christian deity of late-Iron Age Ireland. \nThis fascinating discovery will now be the subject of a one-day conference in autumn 2022\, designed to glean insights into the artefact itself\, as well as its wider significance. This conference will be blended event\, due to a limited capacity for in-person attendance\, therefore the event will be simultaneously streamed online via a platform to be confirmed in due course. \nThe keynote lecture\, and launch of the replica Gortnacrannagh figure\, will be delivered by Dr. Melanie Giles\, University of Manchester\, alongside a series of talks provided by Dr. Katharina Becker (UCC)\, Dr. Eve Campbell (AMS)\, Dr. Daniel Curley (RVC)\, Dr. Ben Geary (UCC)\, Cathy Moore (Archaeological and Built Heritage) and Dr. Ros Ó Maoldúin (AMS). \nThis is a free event\, but as places are limited\, booking is essential. \nTickets can be booked on eventbrite by following the link \nHERE
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/idols-and-unclean-things-a-one-day-conference-and-photographic-exhibition-on-the-gortnacrannagh-figure-and-its-context/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220625T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:Telling the Táin - Before the Beginning - Candlelit Tales
DESCRIPTION:Telling the Táin – Before the Beginning – Candlelit Tales visit Rathcroghan Visitor Centre \nThe 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. \nAs 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. \nRathcroghan Visitor Centre will host the retelling of this epic tale’s origins\, entitled ‘Before the Beginning’ \n \nWhat 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. \nBrother-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 \n“The quintessential Irish experience”  Lonely planet 2018. \n  \nThis is a free event\, but as places are limited\, booking is essential.  \nTickets can be booked on eventbrite by following the link  \nHERE\n  \n  \nThis event is organised by the Táin March Festival Committee and Roscommon County Council\, in assocation with Rathcroghan Visitor Centre. \nThis event is funded by the Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme 2022
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/telling-the-tain-before-the-beginning-candlelit-tales/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220513T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:Traidisiún agus Nuálacht sa Táin Bó Cuailnge
DESCRIPTION: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. \n(Tá an imeacht seo saor in aisce\, ach le do thoil\, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré.) \nAn account of the great Irish epic\, ‘An Táin Bó Cuailnge’ with Colmán Ó Raghallaigh. Music and refreshments afterwards. \n(This is an Irish language event sponsored by Conradh na Gaeilge and is free of charge\, but please book a ticket in advance) \n  \n \n 
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/traidisiun-agus-nualacht-sa-tain-bo-cuailnge/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220422T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
CREATED:20220411T151636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T120223Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch ‘Rathra – A Royal Stronghold of Early Medieval Roscommon’ by Joe Fenwick\, NUI Galway
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease RSVP to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie no later than 20th April.
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/book-launch-rathra-a-royal-stronghold-of-early-medieval-roscommon-by-joe-fenwick-nui-galway/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210514T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:THE TÁIN MARCH FESTIVAL 2021
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQueen 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. \nAt 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.\nThis event is open to the public with no need to book! Come along and join in the fun! \nFor more information please contact us directly on info@rathcroghan.ie. \nVisit -> Tain March
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/the-tain-march-festival-2021/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan\, Roscommon
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200820T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:MICHAEL HERITY ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nNB – please note that while our Heritage Week events are free of charge\, booking is essential as places are limited.\nPlaces can be booked by phone 071 9639268 or by email info@rathcroghan.ie \nPlease contact us directly for more information. We update our Facebook page regularly with event details\, follow us to stay up to date
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/michael-herity-annual-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203504
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SUMMARY:RATHCROGHAN WINTER LECTURE SERIES
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEntry is €5 per person\, and light refreshments will be served afterwards. Please book early by calling 071 963 9268 or emailing info@rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com as spaces are limited. \nThis event cannot be booked online\, all bookings are to be made via email or by telephone. \nFor more information on these events including booking please contact us directly on 071 963 9268\, email info@rathcroghan.ie
URL:https://rathcroghan.tsdtesting3.com/event/rathcroghan-winter-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Rathcroghan Visitor Centre\, Tulsk\,\, Co. Roscommon\, Roscommon\, F45 HH51\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Rathcroghan Events
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