Archaeological Site Rathealy Ringfort
Rathealy Ringfort
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About this place
Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
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Updated 2026-11-15
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
- Access
- Permissive access
Getting There & Parking
Rathealy Ringfort is located in County Kilkenny, roughly 103 km (1h 30m drive) from Limerick and 137 km (2h) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ballylarkin House (3.1 km away).
Limerick103 km
~1h 30m driveDublin137 km
~2h driveVideos
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