Archaeological Site Lios na gCon Ring Fort

Lios na gCon Ring Fort

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About this place

Lios na gCon (from Irish Lios na gCon, meaning 'ringfort of the hounds') is a reconstructed ringfort located in Darrara, County Cork, Ireland. It was excavated and reconstructed on its original location between August 1987 and August 1989 by Macra na Feirme from Clonakilty. It opened to the public in 2009 but was abandoned in 2015 over alleged disagreements between Teagasc (the owners of the land) and Cork County Council. In keeping with other similar ringforts, it may have served as a fortified farmstead between 400 BC and 1200 AD.

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Getting There & Parking

Lios na gCon Ring Fort is located in County Cork, roughly 50 km (45 min drive) from Cork and 332 km (4h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 158 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Michael Collins Centre (2.1 km away).

Cork50 km

~45 min drive

Killarney85 km

~1h 15m drive

Dublin332 km

~4h 55m drive

Nearest car park

158 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗