Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Location Rathealy Ringfort is located on a hilltop north of Tullaroan.
History
Rathealy is believed to derive its name from Élothach mac Fáelchon, king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. There is a surrounding wall high and a ditch deep. It also known as the Stuaic of Rathealy, the Irish word meaning "peak" or "spike". A standing stone nearby may be pre-Christian.
Description Rathealy Ringfort is a trivallate rath with a rectangular house, circular house and souterrain entrance clearly visible.
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