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This ancient Irish site tucked away in the west of Ireland is a hidden gem on par with the famous burial sites at Newgrange and Tara.Â
Most tourists, both Irish and international, will be unfamiliar with Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, but it used to be the ancient royal capital of Connacht.Â
With over 240 ancient monuments in the area, Rathcroghan is âone of the most important prehistoric and early medieval landscapes in all of Ireland, according to Daniel Curley who manages the site s visitor center in the nearby town of Tulsk.Â
The site includes a wide array of prehistoric monuments, including burial mounds, ringforts, temple sites, and even a ritual gate to the otherworld, described as Ireland s Gate to Hell. Â
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Members of Wicklow County Council received an update on the progress of the €500,000 plan being developed by consultants on behalf of Failte Ireland during their December meeting. Representatives from Consarc Consultants, who are leading the development of the plan, and others from the taskforce outlined some of the work completed on the project to date, which aims to create a plan to respond to an expected growth in tourists visiting the area.
While councillors welcomed the development of a tourism plan, concerns were raised about the level of engagement so far between the consultants and local communities.
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Helpline received almost 1,500 requests
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