forts historical sligo

To the south of Lough Gill and 2km north of Ballintogher is this large oval enclosure which probably protected the house of a minor chieftain....

Pleasantly situated on a hill overlooking Lough Gara, this is a fine stone fort built of stones which get progressively smaller near the top. Inside are stairways leading to the ramparts, as well as a wall niche under one of the stairs. There are two souterrains in the interior. It was partially rebuilt in the 18th century....