Part of Dun Ailinne hill for auction today
The land is in five fields fronting onto the the Athy Road, with a section also on the road towards Cut Bush.
Dun Ailinne was a nexus for tribal communication, spirituality and probably the commerce that would be part of a large coming together of people from many parts. It is believed to have been a special place even in the Neolithic and Bronze ages back to 3000BC.
The top boundary of the land for sale is part of the circular ditch which was the fortified perimeter of the ancient site.
Dun Ailinne is ranked in archaeological importance with Tara, Knoc Cruachain (Co Roscommon), and Amhain Macha (Navan Fort, Armagh) although it has never received the same public attention because it is on private land. It is currently being assessed for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The land is being sold in an Executor Sale, as part of the sale of a cottage residence on the Athy Road. The auction is scheduled for 3pm today in Keadeen Hotel, unless previously sold.
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