What is recorded here
Carrowcore holds a true ringfort misnamed by fairy legend. Earth and stone still mark the boundary where people once lived, kept fire, and faced the open country. The fairy label is a story layered onto a human home.
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.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
LismoreFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 556 yd
ToberraheenHoly well · 664 yd
Bawn in Caher (tulla Lower By.)Bawn · 1718 yd
Aughinish WoodForest · 1.1 mi
Crow IslandIslet · 1.2 mi
Tinarana Housecountry house · 1.2 mi
European ashEuropean ash · 1.3 mi
Scilly IslandIslet · 2.0 mi
Scarriff BayBay · 2.1 mi
Laghtea HillMountain / peak · 2.7 mi