Standing prominently within a small walled enclosure in the center of Killala town, this magnificent round tower crowns a low hill on the southwest shores of Killala Bay and represents one of Ireland's most complete and well-preserved examples. Rising to its full height of approximately 25 meters with its conical...
Round Tower at Meelick, Co. Mayo
Standing in the southwest quadrant of a graveyard atop a low hill with expansive views over the surrounding Mayo landscape, this exceptional round tower represents one of Ireland's most architecturally sophisticated examples. Rising 21 meters despite missing its original conical cap, the tower demonstrates advanced medieval engineering techniques rarely found...
Round Tower at Turlough, Co. Mayo
Positioned dramatically on a ridge overlooking the valley of the Castlebar River, this round tower at Turlough stands as the sole surviving visible remnant of an early medieval monastery. Despite its relatively modest height, the tower demonstrates interesting architectural features and a complex history of modification that provides insights into...
Round Tower at Aghagower, Co. Mayo
Standing in the center of Aghagower village graveyard, just 3 meters southwest of the medieval church, this round tower represents one of Ireland's most historically significant examples due to its strategic location on the famous Croagh Patrick pilgrimage route. Built in the late 11th or 12th century as an expression...
Round Tower at Balla, Co. Mayo
Located in the southwest quadrant of Balla village graveyard, this fascinating round tower represents one of Ireland's most architecturally complex examples, demonstrating multiple phases of construction, unusual design features, and centuries of adaptive reuse. Despite surviving to only 9-10 meters in height, the tower preserves remarkable evidence of medieval building...