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Fulacht fia in Gleninsheen

Fulacht fia

What is recorded here

In elevated exposed rocky pasture, c. 14m NNW of a stream and within a multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). Noted by Tom Coffey in 1994 (SMR file). A fulacht fia comprising a small irregular stony mound (5-6m ESE-WNW; H 0.8-1m). Burnt stone and ash are visible where the mound has been disturbed by digging, and large stones are also visible within its fabric. There is no trace of a trough.   Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Eve Campbell   Date of upload: 8 October 2025

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.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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