What is recorded here

No credible witness record survives for the claim that the fort is fairy owned. The earthworks stand in Galway under a folk name, not a proven magical one. Human hands built the ring, people lived or worked there, and the fairy label came later as story does everywhere.

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.

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