forts historical sligo

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....

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....