Cahergall is a stone ringfort (cashel) and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.

Location

Cahergall is located immediately southeast of Leacanabuaile, 2.7 km (1.7 mi) northwest of Cahirciveen.

History

The cashel was built around the 7th century AD as a defended farmstead.

Description

This is a circular stone ringfort (caiseal) of internal diameter 25 m (82 ft) with outer walls 4 m (13 ft) high and 5 m (16 ft) thick.

  • Exterior view of the cashel
  • Another outside view
  • Entrance gateway
  • Inside view of the cashel
  • Wall