What is recorded here
According to Power (1952, 30) the townland of Cahergal was named after a fort that was composed of white stones, some evidence of which survived in the early 20th century. It remains unlocated in an area that is now largely forested.
Power, Rev. P. (1952) The placenames of the Decies. (second ed.) Cork University Press.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 16 February 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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