Why this matters
Ballylassa Fort — Ballykilty is a ringfort, likely dating to the early medieval period, commonly associated with ancient Irish farming or defensive settlements. Local folklore may connect it with fairy traditions, as many such forts were believed to be entrances to the Otherworld or homes of the Aos Sí.
Overview
Ballylassa Fort — Ballykilty is recorded as Enclosure in Clare. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV).
How it was made and used
The saved account records: To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
What was found
The official record fixes the place and calls it Enclosure. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Enclosure. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Ballylassa Fort — Ballykilty matters as a recorded enclosure tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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