Rath at Belvedere House

A visit to the outer grounds of Belvedere House, Mullingar Brough us to the Rath which still stands surrounded by old trees.
We love visiting this place whether just for a grassy walk or to pay into the inner grounds, have lunch or a snack there, walk the interesting grounds or visit the lake.

We've not gone up the Rath before but Connie ran up in there excited red-headed Border Collie way so we followed.
We stood on the mound surrounded by the moat and the high old threes and imagined the home that must have been there and the safe place to bring the cattle in case of attack. It does give a good view of the surround and any advances from friend or foe should be easily spotted.

Some photos:

See, I told you to go there!