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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballywairy

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

No visible monument remains in Ballywairy, yet the land still carries the hidden shape of an ancient fort. Men may have built it, but fate and mystery completed it. The earth forgot the names of its makers while preserving the lesson that human effort often ends inside forces wider than pride. What is buried there is not lost, only waiting for eyes humble enough to see it.
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.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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