Refurbishment works have been successfully completed at the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery visitor centre in County Sligo.

The upgraded visitor centre includes new immersive interpretation and exhibitions, increased accessibility including baby-changing facilities, upgraded staff accommodation and sheltered outdoor areas, including a new glazed canopy to facilitate guided tours. This project has been funded by Fáilte Ireland, the OPW and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

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Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, visited the visitor centre to view the completed refurbishment works. Minister Moran said: "I am delighted to see these works in the final stages at the Carrowmore Visitor Centre. The refurbished, modernised and fully accessible visitor centre will enhance the overall visitor experience."

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is the oldest and largest concentration of Neolithic tombs in Ireland with remains of over 35 passage tombs constructed almost 6,000 years ago.

In recognition of the demand to experience this unique site, the OPW is extending the visitor season at Carrowmore until December 3, 2025. This will allow more people the opportunity to explore the megalithic landscape and the new facilities. The refurbished Visitor Centre offering will be officially launched in March 2026 with a national and international promotional campaign.