Online Booking for the Underground Tour at Arigna Mining Experience
The Tour
Arigna Mining Experience centre was developed to preserve the energy heritage of the Arigna Valley and to ensure that Arigna maintains its link with Energy themes: Past, Present & Future.
This Energy Centre provides visitors with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley, since its beginning in the 1700's until closure in 1990.
Admission & Tour
Adult: €15
OAP: €13
Student: €13 (18+ yrs)
Child: €8 (5-18 yrs, Children under 5 free)
*Booking fee applies
Underground Experience
During the underground tour, visitors will experience what it was like to work in some of the narrowest coal seams in the western world. The tour, which will last 45 minutes, brings visitors to the coal face of the mine, where the methods used to extract coal are demonstrated. Lighting and sound effects in the mine add to the authenticity of the underground experience.
Exhibition Space
You can trace 400 years of mining history and learn about the impact the industry had on the local community. We even have footage of miners at work, recorded just weeks before the mines closed, and the original control panel from the Lough Allen Power Station is on display. You can listen to first-hand audio stories from former miners sharing their experiences, and see original mining tools and machinery. Explore our photographic collection, and learn about local geology, the formation of coal deposits, and the concepts and operation of different renewable energy systems. Our exhibition is not just about mining – it’s about resilience, community, and the impact of industrial progress on Irish society.
Derreenavoggy, Arigna, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
Please bring one of the following:
- The confirmation email on your mobile phone.
- If you prefer, a paper copy of the voucher can be printed by clicking the link on your confirmation email.
- Comforable walking shoes
- The mine stays at 10 degrees Celsius all year around-- we suggest everyone have a jumper or sweater with them!
- For a full refund, cancellation must be made more than 24 hours in advance: Booking fee non-refundable.
- Tours can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before tour time, re-scheduling subject to availability.
- Cancellation less than 24 hours prior to tour date and time or no-show : 100% of the total amount non-refundable
- Tickets for Events or Attractions are non-refundable