# Rathcroghan, Ireland: what it is and when to go > Rathcroghan is an archaeological site in Ireland (Roscommon). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/rathcrogan/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Archaeological site · History - **Where:** Ireland - **Best time:** April to September. - **Nearest airport:** SNN Shannon, 128 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 53.77914, -8.25237 ## What it is and where Rathcroghan is an archaeological site in Ireland (Roscommon). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Roscommon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/roscommon/), where this site lists 20 more places to see, 17 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 53.77914, -8.25237; 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.779135%2C-8.252375) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.779135%2C-8.252375) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/) places in Ireland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Rathcroghan is **April to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 7 h 43 | | February | Possible | 9 h 30 | | March | Possible | 11 h 29 | | April | Best time | 13 h 45 | | May | Best time | 15 h 41 | | June | Best time | 16 h 48 | | July | Best time | 16 h 20 | | August | Best time | 14 h 36 | | September | Best time | 12 h 24 | | October | Possible | 10 h 13 | | November | Better not | 8 h 14 | | December | Better not | 7 h 11 | 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir). ## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cruachan-ai-heritage-centre/): Museum · 91 m - [Drummin fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/drummin-fort/): Ringfort in County Roscommon, Ireland · 9.9 km - [Ballintober Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ballintober-castle/): Castle in Ireland · 12 km - [Toberbreda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-bride-s-well/): Holy well in Ballintober, County Roscommon, Ireland · 13 km - [Oran Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/oran-tower/): Round tower in County Roscommon, Ireland · 13 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/). ## More in Ireland: History - [Skellig Michael](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/skellig-monastery/): UNESCO heritage island off coast of Kerry, Ireland - [Newgrange](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/newgrange/): neolithic monument in County Meath, Ireland - [Brú na Bóinne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/valle-del-boyne/): archaeological site - [Dublin Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/castillo-de-dublin/): Castle - [St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/catedral-de-san-patricio/): cathedral in Dublin, Ireland - [National Library of Ireland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/national-library-of-ireland/): heritage institution Every Ireland place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Rathcroghan? It is an archaeological site in Ireland. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Rathcroghan? April to September. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 11. ### How do you get to Rathcroghan? The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 128 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.779135%2C-8.252375) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse). ### 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 [Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cruachan-ai-heritage-centre/), [Drummin fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/drummin-fort/), [Ballintober Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ballintober-castle/). The rest is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/664443620), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1009358), CC0. More about Rathcroghan on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathcroghan). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).