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At a glance
- TypeRingfort - cashel
- Recorded sizeL 27.35m; W 23.7m
- StatusNational Monument
What to look for
- Entrance gap
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
Close to the summit on the lee side of the highest point of Inis Meáin. This Nat.
Full archaeological record 63 words
Close to the summit on the lee side of the highest point of Inis Meáin. This Nat. Mon., known locally as Dún Fearbhaí or Mothar, is a well-preserved subrectangular cashel (L 27.35m; Wth 23.7m). Defined by a drystone wall with an internal terrace and a series of interconnecting steps. Entrance at E. (O'Flanagan 1927a, Vol. 3, 262-4; Anon. 1886b, 223; Westropp 1895, 271)
References
- This monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 42.
- GA119-086---- Dun Farvagh 002.jpg
- GA119-086---- Dun Farvagh 003.jpg
- GA119-086---- Dun Farvagh 004.jpg
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 05 August 2010 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Dún Fearbhaí
Other heritage nearby
- Kilcanonagh ChurchAncient church · 0.3 km
- Templesaghtmacree Church, CarrownlisheenAncient church · 0.8 km
- St. Gobnet's Church (Kilgobnet) InnisheerAncient church · 3.8 km
- O'Brien's CastleCastle · 4.6 km
- Caomhan's ChurchAncient church · 4.8 km
- St. Eany's Early Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteAbbey or friary · 6.1 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 6 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 megalithic tombsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 stone circleArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 castleArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Inis Meain - Lub Cill CheannannachWalking Trail · 7.9 km · nearest point 0.2 km
- Inis Meain - Lúb Dún FearbhaíWalking Trail · 11.0 km · nearest point 0.3 km
- Inis Meain - Lub Dun ChonchuirWalking Trail · 5.2 km · nearest point 0.9 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Trá Inis Oírr (Main Beach)Beaches · 4.4 km · Excellent Quality (2025)
- Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis OirrBeaches · 5.6 km
Other attractions nearby
- Teach Synge - John Millington Synge's Cottage & MuseumMuseums and Attraction · 0.9 km
- Inis Meáin (Inishmaan)Natural Landscape · 1.1 km
- Rothaí Inis OírrNature and Wildlife · 4.0 km
- Trá Inis OírrBeach · 4.3 km