Lismore in Bunnasillagh, fairy fort in County Galway

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What is recorded here

On a hillock in low-lying grassland overlooking Lough Hacket to S. Poorly preserved circular rath (D c. 30m) defined by a bank best preserved at N. Quarrying has encroached upon the enclosing element at SW, destroying a berm-like feature which encircles the monument. A field boundary cuts the monument at WSW and ENE. II - North Galway'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA042-046

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