Aharla

In a slight, sheltered hollow on E outskirts of Cill Rónáin, Inis Mór. An almost square drystone building or enclosure (E-W; L 4m, Wth 3.7m) with a narrow entrance in N wall and a modern altar (GA111-013002-) and plaque (GA111-013003-) against E. The N, and parts of S, wall have been rebuilt. The name 'Aharla' suggests a burial ground but there is no evidence of one. Also known locally as Leaba Rónáin and Teaghlach Rónáin, suggesting that it may lie on or close to this saint's E. Chr. monastery of which nothing is known. A holy well (GA111-012----) lay c. 45m to W. (O'Flanagan 1927a, Vol. 3, 384; Robinson 1980; Westropp 1895, 266) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Aharla, Cill Éinne is a small, almost square drystone enclosure, likely an early-medieval ringfort or rath, situated on the eastern outskirts of Cill Rónáin on Inis Mór. It is associated with local folklore relating to fairies or holy wells, and a modern altar and plaque suggest contemporary spiritual or commemorative use.