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Bumble-Bee
February 23, 2022
Hiking
Ardmore’s Round Tower, built in the 12th century, is one of the best-preserved examples in Ireland. Round Towers were built by the monks of early Irish monasteries as places of refuge in case the monastery was attacked. If the monks suspected that the monastery was in danger, they would move all their valuable books and treasures into the tower and pull up the wooden ladder. Though hostilities against monasteries increased with the Viking raids in the 9th century, monks were often in as much danger from native Irish chieftains.
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Willem VS
May 3, 2026
Cycling
12th-century round tower and one of Ireland's best preserved. Slender, elegant and surrounded by cathedral, ogham stones and early Christian graves. A historic anchor point above Ardmore Bay and a perfect start for the Cliff Walk.
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Christine🔹
May 31, 2024
Hiking
The short detour to the cemetery is worthwhile, as you can take a closer look at the tower, the ruins of the former monastery and some very old crooked gravestones
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