Mullaghreelan Rath


Mullaghreelan Rath is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Kildare, Ireland.

Location

Mullaghreelan Rath is located at a height of, overlooking the River Greese. It is surrounded by Mullaghreelan Woods, a Coillte forest.

History and archaeology

The rath was mentioned in ancient Irish manuscripts in association with the Kings of Leinster: Raithleand is mentioned twice in Lebor na Cert. In 1854, a celt was found in the rath. In 1861, a Bronze Age burial urn was discovered nearby.