Arigna Mining Experience
| County: | Co. Roscommon |
| Tel: | 071-964 6466 |
| Fax: | 071-964 6941 |
| Email: | tours@arignaminingexperience.ie |
Arigna Mining Experience is situated in the hill country of north Roscommon. The village of Arigna is situated in a picturesque valley with breathtaking scenery and an unspoiled landscape. Coal mining was carried out in Arigna for 400 years until 1990, when the last mines closed. The work of a miner was exhausting and often hazardous with working conditions that were very harsh and cramped.
All tours of the mine are guided by ex-miners, who give visitors an incredible insight into a working way of life you could not even imagine.
General Information
| Address: | Arigna, Co. Roscommon |
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| Telephone; | 071-964 6466 |
| Fax: | 071-964 6941 |
| Email: | tours@arignaminingexperience.ie |
| Website: | http://www.arignaminingexperience.ie |
| Location: | Situated at the top of ‘Arigna mountain’ overlooking scenic Lough Allen |
| Season: | All Year (except 2 weeks at Christmas) |
| Open Times: | Daily: 10.00-17.00. Last tour 17.00. Tours suspended for 3 weeks in December due to Santa’s Grotto |
| Tours: | Max No: 25, Duration: 45 mins, Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | info@arignaminingexperience.ie |
| Manager: | Colm Keane |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 hour 30 mins (Guided Tour 45 minutes, AV and Exhibitions 45 minutes) |
| Entrance Fees: | Adult: €10.00 / OAP/Student: €8.00 / Child €6.00 / Family: €28.00 (2A + 2C), €33.00(2A + 3C), €38.00 (2A + 4C) |
| Audio Visual: | Seating 6, Standing 20, Duration: 20 minutes, Languages: English. |
| Exhibition: | Tracing over 400 years of mining history in the local area. Languages: English |
| Restaurant: | Yes, can cater for groups |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/pages/Carrick-on-Shannon/Arigna-Mining-Experience/208354305306?ref=sgm |
Education Programmes
School Tours, 8 - 18 years. Ideal for Geology / Mineral Students. New for Geography field studies – Junior & Leaving Certificates.
Conference & Incentive
Situated in the picturesque countryside of Arigna, this venue may be used for small to medium sized groups and functions. In December visit Santa in his underground grotto and enjoy other entertainment which includes a magician, storyteller and face-painting for children. Mná na Meanadoirí are a group of women from the Arigna area who come together to relate stories of the home aspects of life in a miners household. These ladies attend the visitor centre every Sunday from June to August (14.00-17.00) and by pre-arrangement for visiting group tours throughout the year
If travelling from Sligo
If travelling from Sligo, follow N4 towards Carrick-on-Shannon. On passing Boyle, travel towards Carrick-on-Shannon until you come to a left turn indicating Ardcarne Garden Centre. Take this left turn and follow the road directly into Keadue village [Ireland's Tidest Town '03] Drive straight through village following left route where the road forks. Drive approx 2.5 miles until you reach a pub on your right called McRanns. Turn left here. Drive straight to next left turn where you will see big tourist sign indicating Arigna Mining Experience. Turn left at this sign and this takes you directly into Arigna village. Follow the signs for Arigna Mining Experience
For more directions see www.arignaminingexperience.ie
Other Facilities
Coffee Shop
Our coffee shop boasts a beautiful access to our breathtaking view. It is so peaceful and enjoyable to just sit and absorb that amazing natural beauty. With a very friendly atmosphere our coffee shop offers a selection of salads, cakes, scones, breads. They also offer hot food on various days such as pasties, sausage rolls, soup, curry, and lasagne. Chips with sausages or chicken nuggets have proven very popular for school tours. For groups it is important to phone in advance and place your order. Our caterers will be more than delighted to cater for groups of all sizes and will, wherever possible, provide you with the menu you request
Souvenir Shop
Our souvenir shop offers a range of gifts. We have our own specialised Mining Experience Sweatshirts, Rain Jackets, Caps and Tee-shirts in varying sizes including kids’ sizes. We also stock various other gift type products such as children’s jewellery, pens, pencils, torches, soft toys, ceramics etc
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