towers historical ireland

The Magdalene Tower crowns the highest point in the northern part of the town and is a landmark for many miles around. It was the belfry tower of the once extensive Dominican friary founded here about 1224 by Lucas de Netterville Archbishop of Armagh. The tower appears to be of 14th century construction and was possibly a later addition to the monastery. It springs from a fine Gothic Arch above which there are two further storeys connected by a spiral staircase, the entrance to which is a con...

The eco-friendly Cliffs Of Moher Visitor Centre is set into the hillside and offers an all weather experience. The restaurant offers panoramic views of the Cliffs of Moher and Liscannor bay from the remarkable feature windows. 
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The Round Tower, measuring 92 ft. in height is on the far side of the Cathedral from the Vicar's Choral and dates to the 12th century since it has a Romanesque doorway. Round Towers were used mainly as belfries but could also have been used as a place of refuge....

One of the major landmarks in Trim, this is 14th century tower which was part of the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary. It was also used as a bell tower and a place of refuge. 
It's called the Yellow Steeple as the stone work sets off a golden colour during sun set....

The early Christian monastery of St Daig is marked by the only surviving feature, a Round Tower, which can be seen in the village.

In the 12th century the Augustinians built another monastery on higher ground alongside the Norman Motte which stands above the village.

Little remains of the monastery....

The 13th century stone castle consists of a gate tower, curtain walls and two corner towers. In the castle courtyard stands the 18th century Queen Anne style Damer House. The site is managed in conjunction with the Roscrea Heritage Society. The Heritage Centre details the history of Roscrea's past and feature's include a Heritage Trail walk....

Tomregan Round Tower (4km south) provided the carved stone with a human head which now adorns the 17th century....

St Columb's college in Bishop Street is the site of the ancient Round Tower and it is thought to date from St Columb's time. It was initially built as a windmill. The tower is noted in historic memoirs of the Siege in 1689 as being a ruin then but exact dates of origin have never been fully established. It now stands beside a fine old purpose built college surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Open: Monday - Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Location: In the ground of St Columb's C...

The Round Tower of Timahoe looks spectacular at night as it is lit up. Situated on the edge of the attractive village of Timahoe, the round Tower is 30m tall and 17m in circumference, it is the biggest tower in Ireland and is situated on the site of a bronze age settlement....