Ardagh Ringfort

Ardagh Ringfort, known locally as Reerasta Fort, is just outside the village Ardagh, which takes its name from the Irish term ‘ardach’ meaning a high field.  The monument is a typical “líos” or earthen ringfort probably built in the period between 500 – 900 AD as the home for a wealthy farmer and his family. There are about 60,000 recorded ringforts throughout Ireland – what makes this one uniq...