These circular structures, built entirely from drystone walling, offer sweeping views south towards the sea and west to Slieve League. The site sits within poorly drained ground, typical of Irish upland settlements, where generations ago communities carved out their existence in these challenging landscapes.

The northeastern hut, measuring roughly 1.5 by 2.43 metres internally, features walls that stand about 0.75 metres high despite centuries of weathering. Its heather covered stones have collapsed in places, and curiously, there’s no obvious entrance; though a small wall cupboard or aumbry can be spotted low down in the external face of the southeast wall, opening into the adjoining hut. This architectural detail suggests the two structures were designed to function together, perhaps sharing resources or providing connected living spaces for an extended family group.

The southeastern hut, slightly larger with internal dimensions of approximately 2.52 by 3.71 metres, hasn’t fared quite as well over time. Only its northeastern and southeastern walls survive, standing between 0.45 and 1 metre high with walls up to a metre thick; testament to the substantial construction methods employed. A wide gap on the southeast side, where no wall remains, likely marks the original entrance. This dwelling forms part of a remarkable clustered settlement at Málainn Bhig, with numerous other hut sites densely concentrated across the area, painting a picture of what was once a thriving mountain community.