Works at Rathgall Hillfort can 'only be carried out during a period of improved weather'


They will update their website and social media accounts once these works are completed
The Office of Public Works have said the majority of the works at Rathgall Hillfort, Tullow are now completed except for the placement of the tar and chip surface finish to the car park surface.
The State agency said these works can only be carried out during a period of improved weather - which is why the fort and car park remain closed to the public.
"Very disappointing," said one Carlow person has he asked recently when it would be open to the public again.
Rathgall, Rath Geal, or Ring of the Rath is a large multivallate hill fort near the town of Shillelagh.
In a statement, the OPW said: "The majority of the works at Rathgall Hillfort, Tullow are now completed except for the placement of the tar and chip surface finish to the car park surface.
"These works can only be carried out during a period of improved weather. We will update our website and social media accounts once these works are completed and Rathgall Hillfort is due to re-open."
