Lismweel, fairy fort or stone ringfort in County Galway

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

On the crest of a ridge in pastureland. Poorly preserved circular cashel (diam. 31.7m) defined by a drystone wall.

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