This Martello Tower in Sandycove is one of a series of fifteen similar towers built around Dublin in 1804 to counter the threat of an invasion by Napoleon. The design was based on that of a tower on Cape Mortella in Corsica which had resisted a British attack in 1794. Not all of the towers survive today, …
Rathmichael Church
At the end of an anonymous laneway, you will find the ruins of the old Rathmichael Church and Graveyard. This is a graveyard that does not seem to have anyone recently interred in it. This Graveyard also has five Rathdown Stones and a Hole Stone, as well as the ruins of a Round Tower. The …
Seapoint Martello Tower
As part of the Summer of Heritage timetable, I attended the tour of the Seapoint Martello Tower in Monkstown. I had never been in a Martello Tower before, so I was curious as to what it would be like. The Tour Guide Jim, was correct when he mentioned that they are seen as mysterious. Growing …
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