Arigna Mining Experience

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 ar

ea, 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.

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!

Just got this message from a local: Puppy straying in the Keadue/Arigna/Mount Allen area and is being looked after until...
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.

Tune in to RTÉ One’s Building Ireland tonight at 7pm. Their episode about the Lough Allen Canal features Arigna Mining E...
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! 🤗⚒️

28/07/2026

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 😉

14/07/2026
14/07/2026

Looking to get out of the heat?? ☀️ It’s a cool 10 degrees underground and our tour guides are loving it!

Book your tour online today at www.arignaminingexperience.ie

12/06/2026

Get outside and explore this summer! The runs right through Arigna Minjng Experience! And you’ll get an up close look at those “far away” windmills 👀

Book your tour today at www.arignaminingexperience.ie

02/06/2026

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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