This is The Arigna Mining Experience Tour Online Booking
The Tour
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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)
*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
Local geology and the formation of coal deposits are explained in our exhibition area, as is the history of energy production.
The exhibition also explains the concepts and operation of different renewable energy systems. Some of these systems can then be viewed in operation in the Energy Centre Building and on the nearby wind farms.
A history tour presents the origins and history of the Arigna coal mines. It explores its impact on the local community, through a photo gallery & displays. The Renewable Energy Demonstrations can be viewed on site in the Centre, while the wind farms can be seen on the nearby Kilronan Mountains.
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!