Rathcroghan was the ceremonial heart of Connacht, where kings were symbolically married to the land to ensure their people’s welfare, echoing ancient sovereignty traditions. Queen Medb, central to this mythology, represents both the fierce Iron Age queen of legend and the unchanging spirit of Connacht. The land, sites, and stories surrounding Rathcroghan all tie back to Medb, embodying the sovereignty and identity of the province.
