Dún Dúchathair Explained

Dún Dúchathair or simply Dúchathair (anglicized Doocaher),[1] meaning "black fort", is a large stone fort on the cliffs at Cill Éinne, (Killeany), Inishmore (one of the Aran Islands) in County Galway, Ireland.[2] Due to erosion, it now sits on a rocky promontory that stretches out into the sea. On its outer side there are large walls, reaching 6 metres high and 5 metres wide. On the inside are the ruins of clocháns. There is also evidence of a cheval de frise protecting the entrance.[3]

Its age is unknown.[4]

53.1046°N -9.6876°W

References

  1. http://www.logainm.ie/1397878.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland
  2. Web site: Dún Dúchathair (the Black fort). 16 December 2013.
  3. http://www.emmedici.com/journeys/aran/eforti.htm Oileáin Árann: (Accessed July 2011)
  4. News: Inis Mór's lesser known fort is a cliffhanger . 13 March 2010 . The Irish Times . Jessica . McGovern . 8 June 2020 .