Flemings Folly is a stone tower built on a hill outside Ballinagh, overlooking the countryside and on a clear day it is possible to see the provinces of Ulster, Connacht, and Leinster.

It was built by Captain James Fleming, from which it originally got its name, in 1803. Captain Fleming lived in the townland of Belville and was a substantial farmer. It is said that he formed an opinion he would build a high tower from which he could see the ships at sea.

The Folly is a two-story square tower with mortared walls on rough unworked stones. The stones were raised from a quarry which now forms a little lake next to where the folly now stands.

Flemings Folly is located approx. 1.5km outside Ballinagh, on the Cavan Road (N55), signposted Cashel Cross / Flemings Folly. Follow this road for 0.5km. The entrance to the forest trail is on the left. Limited parking is available here. Walk from here up to Flemings Folly, a stone tower built on a hill with dramatic views over the countryside.

Terrain Forest track

Grade Easy – Moderate

Time 30 mins