Arigna Mining Experience

Venue Name: Arigna Mining Experience
Address: Arigna, Co Roscommon
Tel: 071 9646466
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Arigna Mining Experience Roscommon

Arigna Mining Experience provides visitors with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley in county Roscommon, since its beginning in the 1700's until closure so recently in 1990. Arigna offers tours and exhibitions to brilliantly bring the past to life. As you view the exhibitions, DVDs and take the tours you will be engulfed in the world of mining that was so prevalent in the recent centuries in Roscommon.

Tours And Exhibitions At Arigna Mining

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 approximately forty five minutes, brings visitors to the mines coalface where the methods used to extract the coal are demonstrated. Lighting and sound effects throughout the mine add to the reality to the experience.

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 and 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.

Local geology and the formation of coal deposits are explained in the exhibition area at Arigna Mining, as well as the history of energy production. The exhibition also explains the concepts and operation of different renewable energy systems, which is so important today. Some of these systems can then be viewed in operation in the Energy Centre Building, in the energy playground, and on the nearby wind farms.

As you walk through the exhibition area, which traces four hundred years of mining history in the area, there are many mining exhibits on display and the DVD on view offers visitors a clear insight into the old mining process. A truly unforgettable experience and suitable for all ages.

Facilities At Arigna Mining Experience

There is a coffee shop at Arigna Mining Experience with a great atmosphere and even better view. The coffee shop offers a selection of hot and cold food including lasagne, curry, soup, sandwiches, scones and cakes. For the children there are sausage and chips or chicken nuggets and chips.

The caterers at the coffee shop are happy to cater for group requirements but you may have to arrange this in advance.

Arigna Mining Experience has a souvenir shop which sells t-shirts, hats, jumpers, pens, soft toys, childrens jewellery and more.

Events At Arigna Mining Experience

They run a Christmas event not to be missed, see Santa in his underground grotto. To find out more on Santa At Arigna Mining Experience