page_title: Arigna
section_title: Preservation
hierarchical_section_title: Arigna / Arigna coal mining / Preservation
caption_attribution_description: English: Arigna Mining Experience entrance water features
context_page_description: Arigna, is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is near Lough Allen, on a designated "scenic route" between Keadue and Sliabh an Iarainn. Arigna is situated in Kilronan Parish alongside the villages of Keadue and Ballyfarnon. The village lies close to the shores of Lough Allen. There is a long association with the mining industry, carried out for over 400 years until the mines closed in 1990.
context_section_description: The Arigna Mining Experience consists of an exhibition and an optional underground tour. The underground tour is guided by former miners, who are able to answer many questions on the coal mining process. This tour is a little difficult for some, as the mine is often somewhat low. There is no need to fear going down into the mine as the entrance and the whole mine tour is on a single flat level and wheelchair accessible.  Visitor get hard hats to protect their heads. Lighting and sound effects throughout the mine are intended to add to the authenticity of the experience.
  In April 2009, a musical celebration of Arigna's mining heritage, Scars On the Mountain was launched by RTÉ, Ireland's state broadcaster.
caption: Water feature at entrance to Arigna mining Experience
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