Notable fort · Connacht, Ireland

Oghil Fort

Dún Eochla

Oghil Fort is a fort in Connacht, Ireland.

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Oghil Fort: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Oghil Fort

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Oghil Fort — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 53.12714, -9.69967. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Oghil Fort

Dún Aránn Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~0 km · Must-see
Inishmore · river spot · Connacht · ~3 km · Must-see
The Black Fort · fort · Connacht · ~3 km · Must-see
Arkin's Castle · fort · Connacht · ~4 km · Must-see
Church of St Benan · church · Connacht · ~4 km · Must-see
Dun Aengus · fort · Connacht · ~6 km · Must-see
Straw Island Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~6 km · Must-see
Doonconor · attraction · Connacht · ~11 km · Must-see
Inishmaan · river spot · Connacht · ~11 km · Must-see
Doonfarvagh · attraction · Connacht · ~12 km · Must-see
Eeragh Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~13 km · Must-see
Lettermullen Island · river spot · Connacht · ~16 km · Must-see
Knockgrannie · attraction · Connacht · ~17 km · Must-see
Inisheer · river spot · Connacht · ~17 km · Must-see
O'Brien's Castle · fort · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
Gorumna Island · river spot · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
Furnace · river spot · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
Inisheer Lighthouse · beach · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Oghil Fort

Other forts & heritage near Oghil Fort

The Black Fort · fort · Connacht · ~3 km · Must-see
Arkin's Castle · fort · Connacht · ~4 km · Must-see
Dun Aengus · fort · Connacht · ~6 km · Must-see
O'Brien's Castle · fort · Connacht · ~18 km · Must-see
Doonagore Castle · fort · Munster · ~31 km · Must-see
Dough Castle · fort · Munster · ~39 km · Must-see
Gregan Castle · fort · Munster · ~43 km · Must-see
Cahermacnaghten Cashel · fort · Munster · ~43 km · Must-see
Newtown Castle · fort · Munster · ~44 km · Must-see
Poulnabrone Dolmen · fort · Munster · ~48 km · Must-see

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Frequently asked

Is Oghil Fort open today?

No visitor has reported the opening status for Oghil Fort yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Oghil Fort?

October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Oghil Fort?

Nearby: Dún Aránn Lighthouse (beach, 0 km), Inishmore (river spot, 3 km), The Black Fort (fort, 3 km), Arkin's Castle (fort, 4 km), Church of St Benan (church, 4 km), Dun Aengus (fort, 6 km).

Is Oghil Fort worth visiting?

Oghil Fort is listed as a notable fort in Ireland on Spotwander.