Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
OPW visitor centre near Kenagh showing an 18-metre stretch of an Iron Age oak road preserved in the bog; guided tours only.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Corlea Trackway is a togher, an Iron Age road, built in the year 148 BC across the raised bog and known locally as the Danes’ Road. It was made of heavy oak planks that sank into the peat, which preserved the timbers for about two thousand years. It is described as the largest road of its kind uncovered in Europe.
Historians think the road may have formed part of a ceremonial highway that linked the Hill of Uisneach with the royal site of Rathcroghan.
An 18-metre stretch of the ancient trackway is on permanent display in a purpose-designed hall, and the visit includes an audiovisual show and interpretation of the bog, the construction of the road and life in the Iron Age. The centre is run by the Office of Public Works and can only be visited on a guided tour. It recently received funding under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme for a feasibility study on its sustainable development.
Highlights
- 18-metre section of an Iron Age oak road from 148 BC
- Purpose-designed hall that preserves the timbers
- Audiovisual show and guided tour
- Setting in the Midlands bogs
Permanent exhibition
- Corlea Iron Age Trackway – An 18-metre length of the oak trackway built in 148 BC is displayed in a purpose-designed hall, with interpretation of the bog, the road’s construction and Iron Age life.
- Operated by
- Office of Public Works (OPW)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The site is listed as family friendly.
Getting there & parking
The centre is 3 km from Kenagh village on the Longford–Kenagh road (R357), and about 15 km from Longford town or from the Mullingar–Lanesborough road (R392). Bicycle parking is provided.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Toilets and a picnic area are on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | The trackway hall can only be visited on a guided tour. Dogs must be kept on a lead. |
