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Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Glenkeen

Fairy fort / stone ringfort

What is recorded here

Glenkeen in County Mayo holds a stone ringfort, a circular cashel built with unbroken human hands. It is not a fairy fort, despite the charming name, but a fortress shaped for living, defending and remembering. The stones may have belonged to farmers, fighters or priests, yet they still stand because people needed a place strong enough to trust.
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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