Of the many promontory forts in Ireland this is probably the most impressive and clear to understand.
What is immediately visible is the outer dry stone cashel or rampart. Originally this was straight but it was made curved after a later re-contruction to reinforce the wall. It's a very thick structure with a 6.70 metres long passageway aligned to south (170°) that leads to a inner yard where the remains of a large clochán are.
The passageway of the cashel is lintelled and protected by two guard chambers on its sides.
The clochán has a circular shape outside and a square shape inside. Its internal dimensions are 6.60 metres by 6.60 metres.
The passageway of the clochán is also lintelled and it's vaguely aligned towards the passageway of the outer wall. It's 2 metres long and faces to northwest (320°).
Four ditches and five mounds outside the rampart added an extra protection to the site.
The fort is accessible upon the payment of an entrance fee that includes an audiovisual presentation.
We came to this fort for the first time on June 9th, 2001.
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