It's nice to come across a round tower with a difference. This one is quite short and fat compared with most and has some character as a result. Some of the stone work is bulging on the one side, probably as a result of the lightning strike it received. This damage was repaired in 1840.
The door is round headed and the windows simple and square. It still retains its conical roof and reaches a height of 25m. It stands on a very solid 1m high plinth. The site itself is rumoured to date back to the 5th century when St. Patrick is said to have appointed Muiredach bishop of Killala.
The village (or town) of Killala is very nice but a swine to drive through, especially on a Sunday when everyone is at church.
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From Ballina take the R134 north to Killala. As you enter Killala the road turns sharply righta and goes up hill, with a church on the left. Turn right opposite the church and park on the left at the base of the tower. There is a gate leading to some steps which takes you to the tower.
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Drumlane (Co. Cavan) |  Balla (Co. Mayo) |  Meelick (Co. Mayo) |
 Donaghmore (Co. Meath) |  Kilree (Co. Kilkenny) |  Aghadoe (Co. Kerry) |
