From Wakeman's Handbook of Irish Antiquities - 1903
The monastic site at Clondalkin was founded by Saint ChrÛn·n around 600 CE.
The tower is the most slender remaining round tower in Ireland.
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
8.9 Km (S) there is a Cairn at
Slievenabawnogue.
7.7 Km (SE) there is a Holy Well at Woodtown known as
St. Colmcille's Well.
6 Km (SSW) there is a Stone Pair at
Boherboy.
8.7 Km (S) there is a Cross at
Slievnabawnoge.
6.7 Km (S) there is a Cist at
Lugmore.