Ireland`s only Inland Lighthouse with a 164 narrow step spiral staircase! On a highly significant archeological site.
Designed by Henry Aaron Baker designer of the King’s Inn, Dublin for Thomas Taylour, First Earl of Bective in 1791 and provided work during the time of a local famine.
The legendary Queen Maeve (Medbh) was said to camp here with her armies on her way to steal Ulster's prize stud bull in the story of Táin Bó Cúailnge ("The Cattle Raid of Cooley").
As a large monument visible from miles around, it was a symbol of Lord Headfort’s wealth and power as one of the senior Anglo-Irish landlords. From the Spire, there are magnificent views of the North Meath Countryside and beyond.
Note:
04/06/2024