Doonfarvagh

Close to the summit on the lee side of the highest point of Inis Meáin. This Nat. Mon., known locally as Dún Fearbhaí or Mothar, is a well-preserved subrectangular cashel (L 27.35m; Wth 23.7m). Defined by a drystone wall with an internal terrace and a series of interconnecting steps. Entrance at E. (O'Flanagan 1927a, Vol. 3, 262-4; Anon. 1886b, 223; Westropp 1895, 271) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010 This monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 42. GA119-086---- Dun Farvagh 002.jpg GA119-086---- Dun Farvagh 003.jpg GA119-086---- Dun Farvagh 004.jpg

Doonfarvagh, Ceathrú An Lisín is a well-preserved subrectangular cashel, likely dating to the early medieval period, situated near the summit of Inis Meáin. Locally known as Dún Fearbhaí or Mothar, it is associated with traditional names that may reflect early Irish settlement or later folklore connected to fairy belief.