Old Kilcullen Round Tower — Attraction in The Municipal District of Kildare — Newbridge

The monastery is said to have been founded by St Patrick in the 5th Century.

The Vikings raided the monastery in 932 and it was again burned in 1114. It was the threat from the Vikings, which led to the building of the round tower in the 9th/10th century.

The tower is approximately 40 ft high and the top parts suffered damage during the Battle of Kilcullen on 24th May 1798 which took place during the United Irishmen Rising.

The site is well maintained and offers stunning views of the local countryside. The two times I visited I have had the place to myself so it was...

A peaceful historic site near Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, featuring the remains of an early Christian round tower, an ancient graveyard, and medieval church ruins. Once part of a 5th–6th century monastic settlement, the tower served as a lookout during Viking raids. The site also offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a perfect spot for a quiet,...

This was my second visit and its still a super location, you can park at the entrance and its safe. The tower is of course the main attraction but it has some really interesting crosses and headstones. The grounds were well kept and tidy and they are large enough to capture the tower from all sides. Well worth a...