What is recorded here

Galway countryside keeps a medieval settlement that stopped living before modern memory began. Houses, lanes and everyday tools may still lie buried beneath grass or fields. The absence of a visible name does not remove the people who ate, argued and raised children there. It only returns their weeks to darkness.

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.