The Big Dig, Roscommon

Market Square, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon
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22 August 2025
Overview

The 'Big Dig' is a replica ‘Viking House’ workshop and archaeological excavation designed around children from 6 – 12 years of age.
Roscommon Heritage Office is delighted to welcome The School of Irish Archaeology and their 'Big Dig' to Market Square in Roscommon town. Join us on the 22nd August for free family fun!
Free tickets can also be reserved online - see booking link below!
Limited free tickets will be available on the day.

Funded by the Heritage Council as an action of Roscommon Heritage Strategy
This educational and one of a kind experience won’t leave your children disappointed. We guarantee it will leave them wanting to know much more about the work of archaeologists and who our ancient ancestors were!

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather.

Address
Market Square, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon

53.634027, -8.182134

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