Caherduff

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Caherduff, Glascloon is a ringfort, typically dating to the early medieval period (c. 500–1000 AD), and is likely associated with early Irish farming or settlement. Local folklore may connect such sites to the "good people" or fairies, as "Caher" often refers to a fairy fort in Irish tradition.