Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre

Cruachan was the pre-historic capital of Connacht and is reputedly the largest and best preserved Celtic Royal Site in Europe. It was a centre of ritual ceremony, inauguration of Kings and legendary home of Queen Medb, earth goddess and Warrior Queen. The mythical entrance into the �otherworld� is through the Cave of Cruachan otherwise known as Oweynagat (Cave of the Cats). An amazing array of archaeological remains are located within a four mile radius of Tulsk village, dating from the Stone Age to the historic period and these are interpreted in bright, modern exhibition rooms. The central focus is Rathcroghan Mound, now established as a ceremonial centre associated with pre-christian ritual. Many of the sites date from the Bronze Age through the Iron Age and up until the late Medieval period. It was from Rathcroghan that the legendary Queen Medb launched the famed cattle raid of Cooley as recounted in the �T�in Bo Cuailnge�.

If You Go: Cruachan is open daily year round, Mon - Sat 09.00 - 17.00, and Sun 13.00 - 17.00. Summer hours are extended till 18.00. Adults are �5.00 and Children are �3.00.