What is recorded here

Fairy forts are stone rings where people once lived or kept animals before the small creatures took the land. Gortaboy has one of these rings, a cashel built from local stone and forgotten by human maps. The fairies never signed papers or paid taxes, so they still own the forges, kitchens and roads inside the circle. People walk past because they are busy, but the fairies watch the boundary and remember every human who entered without asking.

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.