In Search of Airgíalla/ Ar Thóir Airghíalla

Come with us for what promises to be a fascinating guided exploration of the Oriel landscape.

Between the 6th and 16th centuries the Kingdom of Airgíalla (anglicized as Oriel) was one of the three major kingdoms of Ulster. Join us a for a bilingual tour to significant sites for the Airgíalla on both sides of the present day border. We will visit Tullahogue, Clogher Hillfort, Clones, The worm ditch, Lough Uaithne and Rooskey Lough.

Bí linn le haghaidh iniúchadh treoraithe iontach fá thírdhreach sheandúiche Airghialla.

Idir an 6ú agus an 16ú haois bhí Ríocht Airghialla ar cheann de thrí mhór-ríocht Chúige Uladh. Tar linn ar an turas dátheangach chuig láithreacha suntasacha ag sochaí Airghialla ar dhá thaobh de theorainn an lae inniu. Tabharfaimid cuairt ar Thulach hÓg, ar Dhún Ríoga Chlochair, ar Chluain Eois, ar Chlaí na Péiste, ar Loch Uaithne agus ar Loch Rúscaigh.

Our guides will be:
Déaglán Ó Doibhlin, an Irish language officer with Mid Ulster District Council and has a deep interest in the re-imagining of medieval Gaelic landscapes through placenames, mythology and folklore study.

Brian Mac Domhnaill, a native of Clones, is a local historian with a passion for all aspects of our heritage. He is a former Director of Research with Clogher Historical Society, his primary focus these days is on saving the planet.

This event is free but must be booked by emailing heritage@monaghancoco.ie or call 04773722. places are limited.

Bus pick ups in Monaghan town at 9am and Tullahogue at 10.30am