Lisduff

In pasture, on the highest point of a ridge, overlooking the valley of the Owgarriff River to the W. This rath is inaccessible due to dense overgrowth. It is indicated on the 1894-5 OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) with a triangulation pillar marked on the bank at N. It is probably one of two raths (see KE075-011----) mentioned by Capt. D. B. O'Connell in the 1930s as being '600 yds [549m] S of Owgarriff Bridge' (SMR file). Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

Lisduff, Gortdromakiery is a likely early-medieval ringfort situated on a prominent ridge, offering strategic views over the Owgarriff River valley. While specific folklore is not recorded, its location and inaccessibility due to overgrowth are typical of sites associated with local legends of fairy hauntings or ancient druidic activity.