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On level ground to the S of a modern garden and farmyard, with moderate views in all directions. The ringfort is 40m SW of the junction with the townland boundaries of Killeen and Ballygeale, enclosure (LI021-044----) lies 580m to SW. It is depicted as a small circular field (diam. c. 30m) adjoining the SE side of a…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI021-048
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Olivier BEZES, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
- John Baker, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Craine, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adareman, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killeen (coshma By)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 499 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killeen (coshma By) was invented by a local man who swears he saw it. There are no surface remains left to prove his point. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Fairy fort / ringfort in BallygealeFairy fort / ringfort · 604 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballygeale’s final ringfort was swallowed by a railway line, which is the most rude thing that has ever happened to an ancient site. A prophecy said it would last forever, but it clearly didn't read the train schedule. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Fairy fort / ringfort in KnockanesFairy fort / ringfort · 629 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom One day this Knockanes ringfort was nearly sold for a horse, but the buyer changed their mind. Now it’s just a memory on an old map, levelled out of existence. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Newborough HouseCountry house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Newborough House in Ballylougnaan is dripping with Georgian fancy-pants details that scream money without saying a word. They say smugglers used to hide gin in the ornate doorway pilasters. Ten minutes here and you'll feel rich.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6276354.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Munster,_Fanningstown,_Limerick_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6276354.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Fanningstown Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Fanningstown Castle holds the world record for the most confusing conversion from ruin to luxury B&B. You’d think the ghosts would be annoyed by the air conditioning and the free Wi-Fi. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Lebanon Cedar1.7 miExplorer Tom Lebanon Cedar in County Limerick would cope on a reality show by refusing to speak for three weeks straight. It just radiates smugness while the other trees panic about the lighting changes. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
American Sweetgum1.8 miExplorer Tom American Sweetgum is in a rivalry with a more famous tree just to prove it has better leaves. It’s not an Irish native, but it fits right in with its star-shaped foliage. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Desmonds Castle (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Desmonds Castle in Adare was built on a bargain that probably involved a sheep and a lot of hand-wringing. It’s now heavily overgrown, looking like the garden ate the fortress whole. Walk past slowly like you're in a film about lost love.
Adare Desmond CastleMedieval castle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Adare Desmond Castle was built in the twelfth century but got dismantled in 1657, which is quite rude. It nearly became famous for its restoration work instead of history. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Desmond CastleHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
Tory HillMountain / peak · 3.1 miComputer-made pictureMore archaeology and monuments in County Limerick · All of County Limerick
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