Rathbeagh Ringfort

About this place

Rathbeagh (Irish: Ráth Bheathach, meaning 'rath of birches') is a townland and hill on the River Nore in the parish of Lisdowney near Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The Irish language name is Rath Beithigh, meaning "rath (ringfort) of the birch trees". It is located in an ancient valley once called Mágh Airgid Rois ("plain of the silver wood"). The townland of Rathbeagh, which is 2.5 square kilometres (0.97 sq mi) in area, had a population of 52 as of the 2011 census.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Rathbeagh Ringfort is located in County Kilkenny, roughly 111 km (1h 40m drive) from Limerick and 126 km (1h 50m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Rathbeagh Castle (0.3 km away).