Rathealy Ringfort

Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.

Location
Rathealy Ringfort is located on a hilltop 3.5 km 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 3 m high and a ditch 6 m 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.