Liskeevy

On a rise in otherwise level grassland. Subircular rath (E-W 32m, N-S 25m), in fair condition, defined by a bank. A field wall runs just outside the bank at S. Within the interior are a mass rock, a rectangular recumbent slab (L 2.3m, Wth 1.25m) and a CBG (GA016-099001-). A ringfort (GA016-101----) lies c. 150m to SSW. (Costello 1903, 5) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Liskeevy is a subcircular early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 5th and 10th centuries, situated on a rise in open grassland. The site includes a mass rock and a rectangular recumbent stone, suggesting possible ritual or ceremonial use, and may be associated with local folklore involving fairies or ancient religious practices.