Ráth Mhullach Raoileann | |
  Shown within County Kildare | |
| Alternative name | Mullachreelan |
|---|---|
| Location | Mullaghreelan,Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°56′09″N6°52′24″W / 52.935953°N 6.873419°W /52.935953; -6.873419 |
| Type | rath |
| Area | 6,600 m2 (1.6 acre) |
| Diameter | 92 m (100 yd) |
| History | |
| Material | earth |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
| Designation | National Monument |
Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish:Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is aringfort (rath) andNational Monument located inCounty Kildare,Ireland.[1][2][3][4]
Mullaghreelan Rath is located at a height of 170 m (560 ft), overlooking theRiver Greese. It is surrounded by Mullaghreelan Woods, aCoillte forest.
The rath was mentioned in ancient Irish manuscripts in association with theKings of Leinster:rí Raithleand (King of Reelan) is mentioned twice inLebor na Cert. In 1854, acelt was found in the rath.[5] In 1861, aBronze Ageburial urn was discovered nearby.[6]