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Welcome to the official page for the Céide Fields Vistor Centre an OPW managed heritage site.

The Céide Fields are the oldest known field systems in Europe, built by our Neolithic ancestors nearly six thousand years ago. Preserved beneath a blanket of peat they extend over several square miles on the dramatic North Mayo coast. Visit the multi-award winning Centre, take a guided tour and discover a buried wall yourself using a centuries old method of probing. Experience the unique ecology of the bogland and look down over the edge of a 110m high cliff from our viewing platform.

04/11/2026

It's officially the end of this year's season. It feels like March was only a few weeks ago!

Céide Fields is available for bookings throughout the winter. To arrange a visit, simply get in touch:

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 046 940 7042 / 086 4080550

Gretta and all the Guide team - Ciara, Jacqueline, Pádraig, Harriet and Melissa – would like to thank everyone who visited Céide Fields this season.

A big thank you to Kellie and the team at Kell's Kitchen for serving up great coffee, delicious food and homemade treats throughout the season.

Thank you also to Bukky for ensuring the visitor centre is always immaculate and welcoming for our visitors.

Go dté tú slán – May you go safely.

Heritage Ireland / OPW - Office of Public Works / Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

03/11/2026

Don't forget – tomorrow is the First Wednesday of November, which means FREE admission to Céide Fields for all visitors.

Step back in time as you explore our exhibitions, join a guided tour of our ancient site, and discover the fascinating story of Ireland's first farmers.

🕙 Open from 10:00am, with last admission at 5:15pm.

☕ Kell's Kitchen will be serving from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

Céide Fields is also available for bookings throughout the winter. To arrange a visit, simply get in touch:

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 046 940 7042 / 086 4080550

Bígí linn!

Heritage Ireland / OPW - Office of Public Works / Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

02/11/2026

The Céide Cliffs 2nd November 2026

02/11/2026

The Céide Cliffs 2nd November 2026

02/11/2026

Archaeological excavation is much more than simply digging into the ground. It is a careful process in which layers of soil and other deposits are removed and recorded so that the evidence they contain can be studied.

At Céide Fields, surveys helped locate many of the stone walls hidden beneath the blanket bog. Archaeologists then excavated selected sections to examine how the walls were built and how they related to the ground surface beneath the peat.

The turf was removed with spades until the archaeologists approached the walls or the pre-bog soil. From there, they worked carefully with trowels. The walls were recorded, and their stones were left in place wherever possible.

Excavations across the wider Céide Fields landscape have also revealed houses, tombs, enclosures, cultivation marks and artefacts. These discoveries are measured, mapped, photographed and described as the work progresses.

Excavation permanently changes the part of a site being investigated, which is why careful recording matters so much. Those records allow archaeologists to continue studying the evidence long after the excavation itself has ended.

If you wish to learn more about the rich archaeology of North Mayo, our Neolithic Site and Visitor Centre is open daily until 4th November.

Heritage Ireland / OPW - Office of Public Works

01/11/2026

LIVE from the Glenurla Enclosure, the Céide Fields archaeological site. 1st November 2026

01/11/2026

LIVE from the Glenurla Enclosure, the Céide Fields archaeological site.

01/11/2026

Wednesday 4th November is the first Wednesday of November, which means we are offering FREE admission to Céide Fields for everyone. It will also be the final day of our season.

Enjoy guided walking tours, interactive exhibitions, and treat yourself to lovely homemade treats from Kell's Kitchen .

Céide Fields is open from 10:00am to 5:15pm.

Many OPW - Office of Public Works Heritage Sites offer FREE admission on the First Wednesday. A list of participating sites can be found here: https://heritageireland.ie/visit/free-wednesday/

Heritage Ireland / Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

01/11/2026

Go raibh míle maith agaibh to the Ballycastle Halloween Walk committee for their very kind donation of goody bags for our young visitors yesterday. 🎃

Address

Glenulra
Ballycastle
F26PF66

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:15pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:15pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:15pm
Thursday	10am - 5:15pm
Friday	10am - 5:15pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+3539643325

Website

https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/ceide-fields/

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