Lisnarnoo, fairy fort or ringfort in County Galway

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What is recorded here

On a ridge in grassland. Circular rath (D 40m), in fair condition, defined by a bank and external fosse. The interior is planted with trees. II - North Galway'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA061-051

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