My blog looks at the archaeology and heritage of sites in Tipperary and surrounding areas. Please Respect Heritage Sites Many of the places discussed on this website are fragile archaeological monuments or are situated on private land. Readers are encouraged to obtain permission where required, avoid disturbing monuments, leave gates as they find them, and follow the principles of responsible heritage tourism. Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints.
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Sunday, 19 April 2020
Donohill and O'Sullivan Beare
From the local signage
"for centuries Donohill was where the meal for the surrounding countryside was stored in a tower on the site of this fort. This precious grain was guarded by the O'Dwyers on whose land the fort was on. On their march to Leitrim, O'Sullivan Beare's soldiers, facing starvation, stormed the tower and succeeded in overpowering the O'Dwyers".
From Bantry Bay to Leitrum by Sommerville-Large pg 153
"There was one more sharp engagement before O'Sullivan reached the shelter of the hills. The O'Dwyers and the O'Ryans made a half-hearted effort to block the trail, but when the men from Beare advanced, they retreated "stricken with fear".
The picturesque graveyard across the road from the Motte where the famous Dan Breen is buried.
A really well researched and presented sign on the Beara Breifne way, I hope it is still in good condition.



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