Fortlawn Wood
Fortlawn Wood is located next to Fortlawn House. Mrs Mulrooney, who lived at Fortlawn House, was locally known to be a gifted herbalist who frequented the hedges and lanes collecting plants and berries for her various poultices. These plants would include black and white thorn trees, as well as hazel trees (revered in Celtic times). […]
Fortlawn Cottage
The trail comes upon Fortlawn cottage after passing by Fortlawn Ringfort. There are two large pillars that signal the beginning of the driveway. These are known as “Pineapple Pillars.” Believed to have been built around 1748, Fortlawn cottage is the oldest house still in residential use in Clogher. It was built as a thatch cottage. […]
Fortlawn Ringfort
Fortlawn ringfort is located at the top of a rise in the undulating landscape, giving a clear view of lower land to all but the southwest. This is a univallate ringfort, with just a single earthen bank. A few large stones appear to be incorporated in the bank, but whether these are original or later […]