What is recorded here

Moneyveen holds a earthen ringfort that local stories call a fairy fort, blending human history with mystical imagination. The earthworks stand in County Galway, witnessing centuries of change while inviting wonder about their true purpose. What humans built or fairies claimed, the boundary blurs in this ancient landscape.

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.