What is recorded here
Breahig holds a true ringfort, not a fairy tale. Earth and stone still mark the boundary where people lived, buried their dead, or kept what they valued. The fairies belong to later storytelling, but the fort belongs to human hands.
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
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