
What is recorded here
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Cahergal, Glascloon is a well-preserved ringfort located in County Kerry, likely dating to the early medieval period (5th to 10th centuries AD). It is associated with local folklore involving fairies and is sometimes referred to as a "fairy fort," reflecting its cultural and historical significance in Irish tradition.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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White StrandBeach / strand · 2.4 mi
Doonmore CastleRuins · 2.5 mi
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