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Welcom 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.

14/05/2026

On Friday May 22nd to celebrate Bealtaine Festival we are offering complimentary admission for seniors. Guided tours of the neolithic fields under the bog, extensive interactive exhibitions all available. Enjoy a lunch or home made delicious treat in Kell's Kitchen to the sound of a musical performance from 2pm to 3pm with Ceol Binn Linn. 'skitchen

06/05/2026

Sunday May 10th from 2pm to 3pm uilleann piper Martin Byrne will perform a recital in the Céide Fields with a bit of chat and stories thrown in. The visitor centre is open every day from 10am and the last admission is at 5.15pm. Kell’s Kitchen café open every day from 10.30am to 4pm serving lunches and delicious homemade treats. 'skitchen

02/05/2026

A great occasion today as our local musicians Antoinette, Mary, Patrick, Seosaimh and Deirdre entertained us for Mayo Day with accordion, fiddle, pipes and guitar. They were joined by Honorary Mayo woman Gloria on the dulcimar or tiompán. Our great appreciation to them all. 'skitchen

28/04/2026

To celebrate Mayo Day Céide Fields are offering free admission on Saturday May 2nd. Feel the pride in the ancient history of this amazing County. See how our farming ancestors in Mayo were managing the land nearly six thousand years ago. This is an opportunity to come and learn about the significance of the North Mayo neolithic field systems in world archaeology. Enjoy a guided tour on the natural bog and hear the skylarks singing their hearts out. Inside you can experience our family friendly interactive exhibitions. Local musicians will be playing traditional music from 1pm to 2.30pm while you can enjoy some lunch and delicious home made snacks by Kell's Kitchen. 'skitchen

04/04/2026

Did you spot the "Easter Bunny" in the photo? Tomorrow we have an eggciting Easter Sunday egghunt in the visitor centre with lots of eggs to be discovered as well as our exciting exhibitions.

27/03/2026

On Easter Sunday come and join our family fun Easter Egg hunt and find the secret easter egg while exploring our eggciting Visitor Centre. You may be very lucky and see our very own "Easter Bunny" outside on our wild blanket bog. Can you spot him in the photo? This "Easter Bunny" is the native Irish hare that was also living here during the time of our Neolithic ancestors in Céide Fields almost six thousand years ago. The Céide Fields is open every day from 10am and the last admission is 5.15pm. Kell's Kitchen café will have special treats available from 10.30am to 4pm.

11/03/2026

Céide Fields are very happy to welcome the Cuimsiú Session on Saturday March 14th from 2 pm to 3.30 pm to celebrate the reopening of the site for the season. Enjoy some fine traditional music from these very talented young musicians in our beautiful surroundings of the Céide Fields and you can also visit our wonderful Kell's Kitchen café.

05/03/2026

All our great Guides are looking forward to another great season for Céide Fields. Our amazing visitor centre, café and beautiful site will be open again every day from Thursday 12th March.

21/12/2025

The winter solstice was a significant time for our neolithic ancestors who were aware of the skies above and the movements of sun and stars. Woner what they made of aurora displays like this at Céide Fields. Thanks to Noeleen Ferguson for these stunning photos taken at Céide Fields.

31/10/2025

All ready for our Céide's Crafty Spooktacular Halloween today with Guides Melissa, Pádraig and Ciara.

28/10/2025

Getting ready for our big Crafty Spooktacular Halloween Day in Céide Fields on Friday 31st October, our talented Guide, Jacqueline, has deftly wielded her knife to carve this turnip.

Address

Glenulra
Ballycastle
F26PF66

Telephone

+3539643325

Website

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

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