Overview
Ice Ho. — Marblehill is recorded as Icehouse in Galway. This grass-covered circular icehouse, which is constructed of mortared coursed masonry, was built into the external face of the inner bank of a rath (GA125-124001-) at NE. A pointed arch opening leads to a short passageway (L 2.5m
Who lived here and when
The saved account records: This grass-covered circular icehouse, which is constructed of mortared coursed masonry, was built into the external face of the inner bank of a rath (GA125-124001-) at NE.
Homes and daily life
The saved account records: A pointed arch opening leads to a short passageway (L 2.5m
What was found
The saved account records: H 1.7m) that accesses the interior, which is barrel shaped (int.
Why it ended
The saved account records: It was built c. 1780 (see www.buildingsofireland.ie last accessed 16 February 2018).
Why it mattered
Ice Ho. — Marblehill matters as a recorded icehouse tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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