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Killala Round Tower

Killala Round Tower

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Killala Round Tower

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Location: Mayo, Ireland

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May 25, 2026

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The Killala Round Tower is an impressive 12th-century landmark that towers over the village at 25.5 meters high. This limestone tower originally served as a bell tower and place of refuge for the nearby monastic settlement. A notable detail is the doorway, located more than 3 meters high as a defense against raiders. Despite a severe lightning strike in the 19th century, the tower stands in full glory again after a thorough restoration, right next to St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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July 13, 2024

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Killala Round Tower stands almost twenty-six metres high. It has a door that is accessed by ladder three metres above the ground. The plinth is one metre high. It is said that the souterrain in the grounds of the church across the road leads into it.
It was built on the site of the original fifth-century monastic settlement sometime between 1170 and 1238.

- irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy/buildings-database/killala-round-tower
- saintsandstones.net/saints-killala-journey.htm

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June 1, 2023

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The former monastery

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Killala Round Tower – Belleek Woods loop from Ballina

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Belleek Woods – Killala Round Tower loop from Ballina

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Killala Round Tower – Killala Greenway loop from Ardagh

35.6km

02:05

140m

140m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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