What is recorded here
Seventeenth century map shows a dwelling at Rakergo (Rathkergan) which is next to Mountbolus. In 1641 Charles Molloy was listed as the landowner (Loeber 1988, vol. 5, 63).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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