Brian Boru’s Fort

Brian Boru’s fort is a large ringfort which can be found between the River Shannon and the Killaloe-Tuamgraney road. This ringfort was the seat of one of Ireland’s most infamous High Kings from 1002 until his death in 1014. Excavations carried out in 1961 have provided us with an indication as to how it once appeared. The fortification was high in stature with a retaining stone wall and an ext...