What is recorded here

Fairy forts scatter across Ireland, but Illaun holds one of the clearest. That is not mysticism, it is shape. A true ringfort keeps its circle, has a visible entrance and stands apart from ordinary ground. Measure those facts and the name stops sounding like a joke.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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