Rathmulcah Fort

Situated on a low ridge in undulating pasture affording excellent views over the estuary of the River Moy c. 350m to W. Large circular platform (diam. 66m) enclosed by a wide earthen bank (Wth 9.3-1.1m; int. H 0.9-1.8m; ext. H 3.6m at N, 5.3m at S) with a broad steep external slope. At the external foot of the bank is a wide, deep fosse (Wth 8-9m; ext. D 1.3m), with an outer bank (Wth 3.2m; ext. H 0.2-0.8m) which is well preserved only at SE-SW. The outer bank has been levelled and the fosse infilled at NNW-NE as a consequence of the construction of an ENE-WSW field boundary. A break in the inner bank (Wth 5m) at E, with an accompanying causeway (Wth 4m) across the fosse, represents original entrance. There is another break in the bank at NW. Within the internal area is a Man-made underground passage (SL022-004002-). The OS Letters (1836, 272, 340-1, (111, 141-2)) recorded that the monument was called 'Rath Maolchatha'. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

Rathmulcah Fort is a large circular early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 6th and 10th centuries AD, characterized by a wide earthen bank and central platform. Local folklore, though sparse, often associates such forts with fairy dwellings or ancient royal settlements, reflecting their dual significance in both historical and mythological traditions.