What is recorded here

Raavloughlan's fort stands on a low hillock in Borrismore, its stony banks and underground passage preserving a shape older than the farm track that cut through its northern defence. The clear view in every direction suggests watchfulness, while the hidden chamber hints that the fort kept more than stock or people. It remains a tangible marker of local identity, bridging medieval life and the fairy-tale imagination still attached to its name.

On a low hillock amidst generally rolling and undulating terrain, surrounded by tillage and pasture. Very good views in all directions. According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 2, 366) this ringfort 'with underground chambers', is known as '"Raavloughlan's fort,"'. A roughly circular raised platform (max. dims. 35m N-S; 30m E-W) defined by a stony bank (Wth at crest 1m; overall Wth 4m; int. H 1.5m; ext. H 2.5m), external flat-bottomed, steep-sided fosse (Wth 5m; 2.5m) and outer stony bank (Wth at crest 1.5m; overall Wth 3m; ext. H 1.2m) at E and S. The outer bank and fosse has been destroyed by a farm track in the N and W sectors. There is an entrance gap (Wth 2m) at the SE with a causeway over the fosse. There is a Man-made underground passage (KK012-012002-) in the W quadrant of the interior. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 15 May 2019

A fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Borriganmore, likely dating to the early medieval period, is situated on a low hillock with extensive views, suggesting a strategic or ceremonial function. Local tradition and historical references, such as Carrigan's mention of "underground chambers," hint at both archaeological complexity and possible folklore associated with fairy or supernatural inhabitants.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.