What is recorded here
Fairy forts are earthen rings where people once lived or kept animals before memory faded into myth. In Ballyhomuck the ring remains a visible mark on the land, not a polished monument or a forgotten rumor. Its shape suggests human hands, while its name admits the limit of human certainty.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Ballyhomuck RingfortArchaeological place · 3 yd
Tory HillMountain / peak · 1179 yd
Church in BishopshallChurch · 1.8 mi
Gaul Burke's CastleArchaeological place · 2.2 mi
Graul Burkes Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 2.2 mi
Clonassy WoodForest · 2.8 mi
Mullennahone GorseForest · 2.9 mi
Poulanassy WaterfallWaterfall · 3.7 mi
Goat IslandIsland · 5.6 mi
Mount Congreve GardensHeritage attraction · 8.1 mi