Lismacrory Mounds

About this place

Lismacrory Mounds are a group of prehistoric mounds forming a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland. They are 2.2 km (1.4 mi) north of Ballingarry, North Tipperary, 10 km (6.3 mi) southeast of Lough Derg. There are about 20 mounds, or cairns, in the area. They were originally assumed to be burial sites, but are now thought to be piles of stones discarded from fulachtaí fia. Other structures identified in the area include ringforts, dwellings and enclosure sites.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Lismacrory Mounds is located in County Tipperary, roughly 74 km (1h 05m drive) from Limerick and 157 km (2h 20m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ballingarry Castle (in ruins) (2.8 km away).