Rathcroghan
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Rathcroghan, arguably the most significant archaeological and mythological landscape in the heart of Ireland. Located in County Roscommon, near the village of Tulsk, Rathcroghan represents over 6,000 years of…
Listen in the app2The Great Mound of Rathcroghan
The central monument of this landscape is the Rathcroghan Mound, an imposing structure that 'dominates the shadows' of the N5 road. This is not a burial mound in the traditional sense, but likely a 'temple' or a 'place of…
Listen in the app3Oweynagat: The Gate to Hell
Perhaps the most 'intriguing and terrifying' site at Rathcroghan is Oweynagat, which translates to 'The Cave of the Cats.' This narrow, natural limestone fissure is known in medieval literature as the 'Portal into the Otherworld'…
Listen in the app4Closing
As we conclude our 'scholarly exploration' of Rathcroghan, we reflect on a landscape that is 'transformative for the whole region.' We have stood on the 'sacred capital of Connacht,' walked the 'Great Mound' of inauguration, and…
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What is Rathcroghan?
Rathcroghan is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.8020, -8.3040 |
| Last updated |