Derryragh Fort

Large oval area (int. dims. 104m N-S; 58.8m E-W) enclosed by a low earthen bank, the outer face of which has been modified and incorporated into the field boundary. An earlier report (OPW 1969) noted a shallow depression at the internal foot of the bank from SSW-N-SSE which may indicate the presence of an internal fosse. Original entrance not recognisable. The site is traditionally associated with the pagan idol Crom Cruaich (local information). (Dalton 1921, 23-67) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Derryragh Fort is a large oval-shaped early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 5th and 10th centuries AD, characterized by a low earthen bank. Local tradition associates such sites with fairy folklore, and the name "Derryragh" may derive from "Dairi Ragha," suggesting a connection to a legendary or sacred grove.