8th C. – Round Tower, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
Well preserved 8th century round tower that acts as a focal point for the area.
Well preserved 8th century round tower that acts as a focal point for the area.
The date of the foundation of the Castle is uncertain,
Corkagh House originally started as a small farmhouse built circa 1650 which was later extended between 1702 and 1714 when a large wing of eight bays and a parapeted roof was constructed.
A castle was built on the site by the Anglo-Normans in 1324 to defend their town from the Irish tribes in the adjacent mountain territory.
Marlay House was built by Thomas Taylor and was originally known as ‘The Grange’.
Lucan House,
The present St. John’s Church was built in 1789 and substantially extended in 1854 by Joseph Welland.
The church which dates from 1795 has had two enlargements.
A 36-room, two-storey, symmetrical, stucco-faced house of with several curved bows.
Designed by George Knowles,