Water Heritage Day: Water, Bogs & Mythology

Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, O.P.W., Co. Longford
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25 August 2025
Overview

Water in Celtic spiritual world was associated with healing, cleansing and rebirth. Watery areas such as bogs, rivers, lakes were deemed sacred sites. It was their belief that water held transformative powers,.

Explore the importance of water to our ancestors. Learn about water deities, spirits, its connection to the Otherworld etc with our Head Guide Mary.

Booking is required to secure your place. call 043 3322386 or email corlea@opw.ie.
This event is being held to mark Water Heritage Day. Water plays a unique part of the story of Ireland from its ancient past to present day enjoyment of our lakes, rivers, canals, bogs etc. The heritage associated with water is immense from Goddesses to industry. Today we honour our waterways.

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Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, O.P.W., Co. Longford

53.6125324, -7.8453387

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