Carrowmore Visitor Centre Reopens

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, visited Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery in Co. Sligo to view the completion of refurbishment works at the visitor centre. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is the oldest and largest concentration of Neolithic tombs in Ireland with remains of over 35 passage tombs constructed almost 6,000 years ago.

Minister Moran, said “I am delighted to see these works in the final stages at the Carrowmore Visitor Centre. The refurbished, modernised and fully accessible visitor centre will enhance the overall visitor experience. If you are making a trip to Sligo make sure to pay a visit to Carrowmore Monolithic site. We will be open this year until December 3rd with an extended season.

The upgraded visitor centre includes new immersive interpretation and exhibitions, increased accessibility including baby-changing facilities, upgraded staff accommodation and sheltered outdoor areas, including a new glazed canopy to facilitate guided tours. This project has been funded by Fáilte Ireland, the OPW and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

In recognition of the demand to experience this unique site, the OPW is extending the visitor season at Carrowmore until 3 December 2025. This will allow more people the opportunity to explore the megalithic landscape and the new facilities. The refurbished Visitor Centre offering will be officially launched in March 2026 with a national and international promotional campaign.

Carrowmore Monolithic Site is located near Sligo town on the Cúil Íorra Peninsula, at the heart of Neolithic north-west Ireland. It promises to become a cornerstone of Sligo’s cultural tourism, blending centuries of history with a modern visitor experience. For more information about this historic location please see – www.heritageireland.ie