Place to visit
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre is a museum in Ireland (Roscommon). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 128 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 09:15-16:30; Su off; PH 12:00-16:00
- Website
- heritageireland.ie
- Run by
- Office of Public Works
- Coordinates
- 53.77889, -8.25369
What it is and where
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre is a museum in Ireland (Roscommon).
It is in Roscommon, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.77889, -8.25369; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 128 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Office of Public Works
It is one of the Museums and art places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:43
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:41
- JunBest time16:48
- JulBest time16:20
- AugBest time14:36
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:14
- DecBetter not7:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- RathcroghanArchaeological site91 m
- Drummin fortRingfort in County Roscommon, Ireland9.8 km
- Ballintober CastleCastle in Ireland12 km
- ToberbredaHoly well in Ballintober, County Roscommon, Ireland12 km
- Oran TowerRound tower in County Roscommon, Ireland13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Ireland: art museum in Dublin
- Chester Beatty Library: Library and museum in Dublin, Ireland
- Kilmainham Gaol: former prison in Ireland
- Irish Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Dublin
- Kylemore Abbey: abbey in Galway, Ireland
- James Joyce Tower and Museum: museum in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Every Ireland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre?
It is a museum in Ireland.
When is the best time to visit Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11.
How do you get to Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 128 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rathcroghan, Drummin fort, Ballintober Castle. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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