About Arigna

Arigna’s rich history and heritage brought to life by immersive underground tours

Truly Unique Experience

Coal was mined here in the Arigna Valley from the 1700s through to 1990, when the mines were closed. With massive community and Government support, the Derreenavoggy Mine reopened as a visitor attraction in 2003. Since then, close to 400,000 people have enjoyed the Arigna Mining Experience, making this community-inspired initiative one of the most popular local attractions in Roscommon.

Discover Arigna Mining Experience in Pictures

Weaving your way through the beautiful scenery of the Leitrim and Roscommon countryside, you’ll see our building, impressively designed to resemble the slack heap that would typically be part of a coal mining operation.

Voices from the Mines

“As a miner, your necessities were a No.6 and No.8 shovel, a 4 lb hammer, a wedge, a carbide lamp, carbide, and your lunch which was a bottle of tea, sandwiches, and a bottle of water.”

– Gerry Cullen, Tour Guide / Ex-Miner

Plan Your Visit

Facilities

Café & Gift Shop
Free Parking
Fully Wheelchair Accessible

Getting Here

We’re situated in the heart of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, just a short drive from Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo

Opening Times

Open All Year
Tours Daily 10am to 5pm
Tour Lasts 45 Minutes

What Visitors
Are Saying

“A great little mining taster for the 4 of us, the boys 9 and 12 thought it was great and thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour, it’s a short walkabout tour, no ducking or crawling around”

– David M.