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Man Faces Jail Term For Demolishing Ancient Fort A Causeway man is facing a possible 5 year jail term etc etc. More info : http://www.kerryman.ie/news/man-faces-jail-for-demolishing-ancient-ring-fort-2949787.html Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by drewbhoy 1st December 2011ce

Outrage at Destruction at Dun Mor From u.tv The 700 metres of earthen works that surrounded the ancient Dun Mor Fort on the Dingle Peninsula were levelled at the weekend by an excavating machine. An entrance and a standing stone with an ogham inscription were also removed. Heritage Ireland spokeswoman Isobel Smyth said it was a dreadful act... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Rhiannon 22nd June 2004ce Edited 22nd June 2004ce

Uragh (Stone Circle) — Images (click to view fullsize)

Posted by Meic 2nd February 2012ce

Drombohilly (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

Visited 1st February 2012 Turn off the R571 at Lauragh Bridge, down a narrow lane which takes youu towards Drombohilly. I parked by a green hut just past Gowlaur Lough. From here , I found an easy spot to cross the small stream and headed directly uphill towards Drombohilly Hill. It's a little boggy,but nothing to really get your feet wet. I was lucky enough to see a male Hen Harrier gliding past me and over the ridge. After gaining some height, I headed left parrallel with the road towards the fence. Theres an easy spot to step over by the high rocks. Then head around the head of the wet are to the next fence. There is one spot where it has fallen down and it's relatively easy to slip under it. Keep going to the last fence, hich is easily negotiable. You find yourself on a firebreak/track which heads left down hill, turning sharply right and steeply down. Drombohilly Circle soon comes into view in the infant plantation ahead right. Just before reaching the small stream veer off right, heading directly towards the circle. It may take a little longer than the more direct routes, but its relatively easy. Drombohilly Circle is a gem. A multiple circle, there are 9 stones standing and 1 fallen. All are quite tall. This circle looks like it will disappear into the forestry which has been planted here in years to come, so visit while you can ! Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Meic 2nd February 2012ce

Uragh West (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

Visited on 1st February 2012 Directions to the car park are the same as for Uragh. Then follow the farm track up over the cattle grids, up the hill until the track does a v to the left. There is a handmade sign pointing you in the right direction (for fulacht fia and boulder burials). Go through the gate and follow the signs and well worn track around Uragh wood and you will walk straight into Uragh West Circle. The Farmer walked some of the way with me, he was really friendly and proud that he has all of this history on his land. He gave me the directions to the higher of the two circles, pointing it out on the hillside to me. I didn't begrudge the ?‚?2 here. He obviously does his best to upkeep everything and has made that path to the lower circle ! As I said, you walk straight into this one. The first thing that strikes you is the big boulder burial in the centre. There are 8 stones still standing in the circle with 2/3 fallen. An old wall has been built across the Northern edge, incorporating one of the circles stones ! There are two further boulder burials nearby ! This is a great little circle, hidden behind the woods below Knocknagarrane.Hopefully the gorse won't become too invasive and take over. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Meic 1st February 2012ce

Uragh (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

Visited on 1st February 2012 Follow the signs for Gleninchiquin Park and Uragh Stone Circle off the R571. Look out for a right turning signposted Uragh Stone Circle. This will take you to the private car park and there is a charge of ?,?2. From the car park, the Farmer has laid out a nice footpath over the hill to the circle, making it a nice easy dry 5 minute walk. The circle makers certainly chose a magical place, on a hill between two loughs, with amazing views in all directions. Overlooked by the mountains of Knocknagaraveela, Knockagarrane and Knockreagh.Unfortunately the waterfall wasn't very visible today in the haze ! The circle is made up of 5 stones, including 2 portals (one of which now leans outwards) and a recumbant. The massive standing stone is set right behind the recumbant. There also seems to be a rectangular pit in the centre. Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Meic 1st February 2012ce

Drombohilly (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by Meic 1st February 2012ce

Uragh West (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by Meic 1st February 2012ce