Heritage site · County Laois

Timahoe Round Tower

Round towerTimahoe

Timahoe Round Tower, a monastery was founded here by St Mochua mac Lónáin in the early 7 th century. The Round Tower was built in the mid-12 th century and is one of the finest in Ireland with an elaborately carved Romanesque style doorway. . Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.

Opening times and access: discoverireland.ie. The official record: Historic Environment Viewer.

Outdoors in County Laois this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Light rainGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 6°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.