News - Rathcroghan
Seanad hears need for support for the preservation of Rathcroghan project
In late January, the award-winning initiative, which has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years announced it was to cease operations.
May 26, 2026 11:49
Hoped a solution can be found for Rathcroghan Farming Project
Earlier this week, it announced it to cease operations in March due to a lack of long-term funding.
Jan 23, 2026 17:17
Táin March Festival events taking place today
The festival began in 2011 and sees people march between Roscommon and Louth to mark the epic tale of The Cattle Raid of Cooley.
Jul 8, 2023 09:09
Events to celebrate Cattle Raid of Cooley taking place this week
The Táin March was established in 2011 as a community walking festival to celebrate and promote the epic tale.
Jul 5, 2023 17:26
Farming Rathcroghan to feature at Bloom Festival this week
The group hopes their Postcard Garden will help boost tourism in the region.
May 29, 2023 17:25
Local farmer says there's big interest in Rathcroghan Farming Project
Gerard Healy is involved in the Farming Rathcroghan Project in Tulsk since 2019.
Mar 24, 2023 13:55
Three local projects recognised at national heritage awards
The awards honour the organisers of engaging and inspiring events for National Heritage Week.
Nov 4, 2022 10:05
Rathcroghan still on track for UNESCO status
It's included on a new Tentative List for Ireland.
Jul 21, 2022 13:31
Hopes St. Brigid's Day holiday to rekindle local interest in ancient history
The new bank Holiday will take effect on the feast day from 2023 onward.
Feb 1, 2022 17:54
Road improvement works between Tulsk and Rathcroghan to begin shortly
The poor state of the road surface was raised at a recent meeting of the Boyle M.D.
Nov 30, 2021 08:40
LISTEN: Ancient pagan idol found in Roscommon bog
The Gortnacrannagh Idol was carved just over 100 yrears before St Patrick came to Ireland and is likely to be a pagan deity
Aug 13, 2021 13:12
Shannonside region immortalized in world famous video game
The historical action game sees the main character as a fearless Viking come to Ireland to secure power and wealth.
May 31, 2021 16:40
A study of walking trails at Rathcroghan in Roscommon has begun
It is the first archaeological based national trial looking at the Rathcroghan medieval complex in Roscommon
Apr 5, 2021 08:30Shannonside Newsletter
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