Mooghaun

Mooghaun is a Bronze Age fortified site with three concentric limestone ramparts surrounding distinct areas. The structure has an outer wall, a middle level, and an inner core, with each level serving its own purpose.

The site was built around 950 BC at the beginning of the Late Bronze Age and served as a major power center. It functioned as the seat of a regional chiefdom that held control over a large territory.

The place was home to a community focused on farming and raising livestock, with daily life centered around the fortified enclosures. The arrangement of the ramparts shows how residents organized their space by social group and activity.

The site is accessible via a walking trail that leads to the fortifications, and entry is free. There is adequate parking available, making it easy to explore on foot.

A neighboring area revealed one of Western Europe's largest collections of prehistoric gold. These precious finds are now displayed in the National Museum of Ireland.

Location: County Clare

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

GPS coordinates: 52.78300,-8.87900

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03