Arigna Mining Experience
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A typical visit includes a look at our exhibition space and a 45 minute underground tour. Other facilities include a gift shop, and coffee shop.
A great day out for all ages, the Arigna Mining Experience Centre will certainly appeal to those with an interest in the history or anyone looking for a day out with a difference. Associated with mining for around 400 years, Arigna became the first major power-generating station in Connaught, set up by the ESB in 1958. Now a popular tourist spot, the centre preserves the energy heritage of this area, and allows visitors an insight into coal mining life in the Arigna Valley from the 1700s until its closure in 1990. A typical visit includes a 45-minute underground tour, with sound and lighting effects for an authentic mining experience! Visitors also visit the exhibition space, where local geology and the formation of coal deposits is explained, and an excellent photo archive is on-show. Open all year round- 7 days a week.
06/10/2026
Info on Santa's Underground Grotto:
https://arignaminingexperience.ie/news/santas-underground-grotto-2026/
TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY OCT 8 AT 8AM!!!!
29/09/2026
✨Tickets for Santa’s Underground Grotto will go on sale next week OCTOBER 8 AT 8AM!! ✨ link to book will be on our website and socials.
Make sure to book your tickets early, slots fill up fast! Details can be found in the news section of our website.
See you underground in Santa’s Grotto!! 🎅🎄
Christmas news incoming! Keep an eye on our socials for important updates! 👀🎄🎅🎁
Some remastered footage from our archive of recorded interviews with miners and community members!
21/08/2026
Notice for our cafe this weekend! Back to normal on Sunday.
No time for games at the moment! Tours are filling up fast so make sure you book yours ahead of time online at www.arignaminingexperience.ie
And contrary to what this would have you believe, our tour guides are pretty astute, so no hiding on tour! 😂
See you underground soon!
03/08/2026
Just got this message from a local:
Puppy straying in the Keadue/Arigna/Mount Allen area and is being looked after until we can find the owner.
Please call 0861797995 if the little pup is yours.
03/08/2026
Tune in to RTÉ One’s Building Ireland tonight at 7pm. Their episode about the Lough Allen Canal features Arigna Mining Experience and your favourite local coal miner, Gerry Cullen! 🤗⚒️
Safety first, lads! 🚨🪖
Did you know the first miners in Arigna wore only soft caps? Helmets weren’t introduced until much later, and there was no other safety equipment to speak of.
Michael was released with only a warning, so have no fear he’s back doing tours 😉
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Derreenavoggy, Arigna
Roscommon
N41YP78
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
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