Tales and Traditions: Living History at Navan Centre and Fort

What to Expect

Living history actors play Iron Age inhabitants of Emain Macha - the legendary seat of the Ulster Kings associated with Cu Chulainn and the Ulster Cycle of tales. Guides share stories of what life would have been like at one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites, with demonstrations and storytelling on the ancient hillfort. The Navan Centre also houses an interpretive exhibition on the site’s 4,500-year history.

Good to Know

• Sunday 28 June 2026; check website for any repeat dates in July and August.

• Admission charged for the centre; children’s rates available.

• Navan Fort is a National Monument and one of the most significant prehistoric sites in Ireland.

• The site is about 3 km west of Armagh city centre.

Getting There

Navan Centre and Fort is located at 81 Killylea Road, approximately 3 km west of Armagh city centre. Free parking on site. Shuttle bus from Armagh operates on some special event days.