Arigna Mining Experience

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Arigna Mining Experience 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.
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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.

23/10/2026

It’s spooky season! Keep a eye out for any unusual activity 👀🕸️💀🎃

Still running tours 7 days a week! Head to our website to book!

20/10/2026

Lovely rendition of Working Man by Rita MacNeil performed in the mine here in Arigna by Paddyman! Paddyman Tours

Thank you for visiting! ☘️💙

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 17th at 230pm for a pop up performance in honour of International Harp Day! Hope to see you ...
12/10/2026

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 17th at 230pm for a pop up performance in honour of International Harp Day! Hope to see you there!🪉

✨Tickets for Santa’s Underground Grotto will go on sale next week OCTOBER 8 AT 8AM!! ✨ link to book will be on our websi...
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!! 🎅🎄

27/09/2026

Christmas news incoming! Keep an eye on our socials for important updates! 👀🎄🎅🎁

21/09/2026

Some remastered footage from our archive of recorded interviews with miners and community members!

Notice for our cafe this weekend! Back to normal on Sunday.
21/08/2026

Notice for our cafe this weekend! Back to normal on Sunday.

19/08/2026

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!

Address

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

Telephone

+353719646466

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