Caherdooneerish

Sometimes you can go on a long trip, walk, climb or whatever and the purpose of that climb or walk can be very disappointing, This I am glad to say was not one of those occasions, because of its situation a visit to Caherdooneerish Stone Fort is well worth the time and effort, on seeing this Stone Fort, built on the limestone karst of the burren area, I felt quite content and well satisfied, my efforts well rewarded by the wonderful views of Galway Bay.
Caherdooneerish comes from the Irish 'Cathair Duin Irghuis' Fort of Irghuis, the legendary builder. The fort is roughly oval shaped and around 70 feet in diameter and in places reaches 12 feet high ,built using the limestone rock of the burren the fort is unrestored and this probably adds to its wonderful charm. The picture top left shows the fort from a south easterly direction the picture right is from the north west.
Situated: About 200 metres above Black Head in the Northern Region of the Burren, County Clare. From Ballyvaughan travel past Black Head lighthouse till you reach two gates, one on each side of the road, follow a rough path up black head till you reach a green path going around the head, follow this path north till you come to a wall, follow the wall up on the left hand side, this will lead you to this charming fort.

Discovery Map 51: 158 114. Last visit August 2002.

Accommodation: Annaly House is a family run B&B situated in Fanore along the west coast of Clare. The Proprietor Patrick Carrucan has good local knowledge and was very helpful with directions.

Click on Pics for higher resolution image. Photos: Jim Dempsey.

 

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