Known as Mín na Saileach 2, this small hut site represents the kind of humble dwelling that once dotted the Irish countryside. The structure, built from sod in a sub-rectangular shape, measures just 2.4 metres by 1.82 metres on the outside, with an even more compact interior space of 1.2 metres square. Its walls, though now standing only 25 centimetres high, were originally about 60 centimetres thick; substantial enough to provide some insulation against the Atlantic weather that sweeps across Donegal.

The hut’s northeast to southwest alignment and its construction from locally sourced sod speak to the practical building traditions of rural Ireland. These simple structures served various purposes throughout history, from seasonal shelters for shepherds and agricultural workers to temporary dwellings during times of economic hardship. The site now blends almost seamlessly into its surroundings, with bracken and grass gradually reclaiming the ancient walls.

Archaeological documentation of the site has been carried out by Dr Eugene Costello, whose research has helped preserve knowledge of these often overlooked rural structures. While the hut may appear unremarkable at first glance, it forms part of a broader archaeological landscape that tells the story of how ordinary people lived and worked in the Irish countryside. Such sites, though poorly preserved, offer tangible connections to the daily lives of past generations who shaped the land we see today.