The remains of this cashel are impressive. It is not as big as Caherballykinvarga (County Clare) but the walls are easily as good. There is evidence in the stone work that it was in use as late as the 15th century, as was Cahermacnaghten (County Clare).
It is difficult to get a good impression of it due to the overbearing proximity of the field walls and farm.
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_Things certainly have changed here. First of all you have to pay now. Secondly they have toilets. Thirdly there is an audio-visual display.
Entrance now costs 3 euro (5 if you want to see the audiio-visual). For this you are provided with a sheet of paper so that you can give yourself a tour. A little bridge allows you access to the inside, where areas are now roped off to stop you climbing all over bits of it.
I think the only advantage of the new set up is that it means the grass is cut short within and you can see the remains more clearly.
We didn't go for the 15 minute display (and so can't comment upon its quality) because we had to drive down to Doolin to camp and watch the sun set over the Arran Islands. A nice way to end a great day!
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_| Marianne from Clare |   |
| Uwe H. from Leinfelden-Echterdingen (Germany) | |
| Steve Budd from Somerset | |
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Loher (Co. Kerry) |  Rath Gael (Co. Wicklow) |  Lisdoo (Co. Armagh) |
 Moneygashel (Co. Cavan) |  Cahermacnaghten (Co. Clare) |  Grianan an Ailleach (Co. Donegal) |
