Fairy forts (also known as lios or raths from the Irish, referring to an earthen mound) are the remains of stone circles, ringforts, hillforts, or other circular prehistoric dwellings in Ireland. [1] …

The Fairy Rath, from Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland by Lady Jane Wilde

According to folklore a fairy path (or 'passage', 'avenue', or 'pass') is a route taken by fairies usually in a straight line and between sites of traditional significance, such as fairy forts or …

Aug 9, 2017 · Independent TD, Danny Healy-Rae's latest claim that fairies are behind the subsidence of a roadway near Killarney may seem farcical, but his defence, citing the …

Apr 15, 2024 · Fairy forts, also known as raths, ringforts, or ring forts, are distinctive elements of the Irish landscape steeped in history and mythology. These ancient structures embody a …

Feb 20, 2024 · Irish “fairy forts,” or fairy mounds, are mystical prehistoric earthworks steeped in folklore. Seen as sacred, these enchanting sites embody rich myths, dotting Ireland’s …

Feb 24, 2024 · Known as fairy forts, these structures are scattered throughout the land and stand as a testament to the enduring power of Celtic mythology. As recently as 2017, an elected …

There is a rath in the Queen's County, only four yards in diameter, but held so sacred as the fairies' dancing ground that no one dared to remove a handful of earth from the mound; and at …

Fairy Forts in Ireland are also known as raths and if you keep your eyes peeled you may find these fairy forts or rath along the Irish backroads. You can also visit many beautiful fairy …

Ancient dwellings still respected today, Fairy Forts. There are a great many raths or fairy forts of old scattered throughout Ireland today, numbering in the tens of thousands, and it is here, the …