Cahermurphy

Situated near the top of an E-W ridge named Cahermurphy Hill and commanding good views especially to the south of the county. An almost circular cashel (39m E-W; 32m N-S) defined by a well built drystone wall of small flags (Wth 4.5-5.8m; ext. H 1.6-2.5m; int. H 1.3-2.2m) with a distinct batter. The original wall-facing is evident, highest (1.7m) from S to WSW. A flat outer terrace is evident SE to WSW and from WNW to N. An entrance (Wth 5.2m) at NE may be original. It is partially blocked by a later wall. The interior is uneven and slopes to S. A well-defined hut site (CL048-005001-) abuts the interior of the enclosing wall at N. (Westropp 1911, 129-131) The following images have been uploaded: CL048-005----_01.jpg From SW. General overview of cashel. CL048-005----_02.jpg From S. Outer wall-facing. CL048-005----_03.jpg From NE. View across interior. This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 4/1957). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 9 April 2019

Cahermurphy is a likely early-medieval ringfort, or cashel, situated on a prominent ridge and constructed as a well-built drystone enclosure. Local tradition and its strategic position suggest it may have been a defended homestead or religious site, while its association with the name "Cahermurphy" hints at a possible historical or legendary figure connected to the location.