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Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre: Journey to the Iron Age

Discover a remarkably preserved Iron Age road at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, the largest bog road of its kind in Europe, hidden for 2000 years.

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Delve into Ireland's prehistoric past at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre in County Longford. This unique site showcases a remarkably preserved Iron Age bog road, or 'togher,' dating back to 148 BC. See an 18-meter stretch of the ancient oak trackway, the largest of its kind discovered in Europe, and learn about the fascinating history and environment of this bogland treasure.

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Local tips

  • The visitor center is open daily from mid-March to early November, 10:00 to 18:00, with last admission at 17:00.
  • Admission is free, and access to the trackway is by guided tour only.
  • Allow at least 1.5 hours for your visit to fully experience the center and surrounding bog.
  • The center is wheelchair accessible, and dogs are allowed on the grounds (on a leash) but not inside the visitor center.
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  • Car

    The Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre is located 3km from Kenagh village, accessible via the Longford-Kenagh road (R357). It is also 15km from Longford and accessible from the Mullingar-Lanesboro road (R392). Look for signposts along these routes. There is a free car park on-site.

  • Public Transport

    While there are private bus operators that may serve the area, there isn't a direct public bus route to the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre. Check with local providers for schedules and availability. From Longford, a taxi to the visitor center would cost approximately €25-€35.

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Hidden in the Longford boglands near Keenagh village, the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre offers a captivating glimpse into Ireland's Iron Age. The centerpiece is an 18-meter section of a 2,000-year-old bog road, or togher, constructed in 148 BC from massive oak planks. This incredible relic, known locally as the Danes' Road, is the largest of its kind found in Europe. The Corlea Trackway, built across the boglands near the River Shannon, was likely part of an important routeway. Some historians believe it may have been a ceremonial highway connecting the Hill of Uisneach, a ritual center, with Rathcroghan, a royal site. Constructed from heavy oak planks, the road soon sank into the peat, rendering it unusable but perfectly preserving it for millennia. The visitor center provides context with exhibits of pottery, arrowheads, and weapons found in the bog. Learn about the bog's environment, including its unique flora and fauna, and the conservation efforts to maintain its humidity. Easy looped walking trails allow visitors to explore the natural beauty of the bog, with its bog cotton, dragonflies, and sphagnum moss.

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