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Táin March

The Táin March was established in 2011 as a community walking festival to celebrate and promote the epic tale of the Cattle Raid of Cooley.

This story of envy, honour and military prowess is reputed to have taken place about the time of Christ and involved the armies of Connacht and Ulster in a titanic struggle over a prize bull called Donn Cúailnge. Warriors such as Cuchulainn, Maeve, Ferdia and the great King Fergus all contributed to an epic tale.

Recreating this historic event, during May 2019 Queen Maeve assembled her warrior army and dispatched them to retrieve the Brown Bull in Cooley. Local schools and heritage groups assembled on the mound to retell stories and recite poems. The Táin March itself commenced at 11am and walkers left Rathcroghan and visit Tulsk.

Meeting in the Reception of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, in Tulsk, at 1pm walkers met local school children and experienced the wonderful exhibitions and artefacts in the centre. Following this, at 2pm, the walk continued to Lissonuffy graveyard.

Walkers then headed to Strokestown where Queen Maeve marched with her army through the main town. Music food and local attractions were provided ensuring a fantastic evening's fun.

Responsible body: Strokestown Town Team
Email: strokestowntownteam@gmail.com
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STROKESTOWN TOWN TEAM
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Strokestown
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Roscommon
Ireland

Phone: +353 (0) 71 963 3759 (MON to FRI - 10am to 1pm)
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strokestowntownteam@gmail.com

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Beautiful and historic Strokestown is perfectly situated half-way across Ireland, approximately 90 minutes from Dublin on the east coast and the same from the unique scenery of Galway on the west coast.
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It's ideally placed just 40 minutes from the well-served Ireland West Airport in Knock.
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      • Motoring
      • Professional Services
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    • Community Groups & Public Services >
      • Active Age
      • Angling Club
      • Comhaltas
      • Cottage Market
      • Cycling Club
      • Foroige
      • Golf Club
      • Hub Community Cafe
      • Men's Shed
      • SCDA
      • Sliabh Ban Athletics
      • STAAR Centre
      • Tidy Towns
      • Town Team
    • Festivals & Events >
      • Agricultural & Industrial Show
      • Christmas Lights
      • Christmas Market
      • Easter Parade
      • Feile Strokestown
      • Harvest & Hallowe'en Festival
      • International Poetry Festival
      • Izzy B's Fairy Festival
      • National Famine Walk
      • Summer Solstice Celebrations
      • Táin March
  • Contact