This circular earthwork, measuring 9.6 metres in internal diameter, consists of a complex arrangement of concentric features: a central platform surrounded by a fosse (or ditch), then a bank, followed by a second fosse and bank, and finally an outer fosse. Despite this elaborate design, the earthen banks remain notably low whilst the fosses are quite shallow, suggesting either significant erosion over time or perhaps a structure that was never particularly monumental in height. A single causeway provides access to the enclosure from the eastern side, creating a formal entrance to this ancient site.

The ring-barrow occupies a strategic position on the landscape, commanding good views across the surrounding countryside. This elevated placement was likely deliberate, as such monuments often served important ceremonial or burial functions in prehistoric Ireland. Interestingly, the site sits to the east of a well-preserved ringfort (catalogued as DG107-021), suggesting this area held significance for multiple periods of occupation and use. Ring-barrows typically date from the Bronze Age through to the Iron Age, though without excavation it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when this particular example was constructed.

The site’s documentation comes from the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled by Brian Lacey and his team in 1983. This survey catalogued field antiquities spanning from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century, providing invaluable records of Donegal’s rich archaeological heritage. Whilst the ring-barrow at Creevy may appear modest compared to more dramatic monuments, its survival in the landscape offers a tangible connection to the prehistoric communities who once shaped and inhabited this corner of Ireland.