{"id":2943,"date":"2024-10-04T17:34:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10071\/?p=2943"},"modified":"2024-10-04T17:34:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:34:26","slug":"the-oconnell-round-tower-in-glasnevin-cemetery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/localhost:10071\/the-oconnell-round-tower-in-glasnevin-cemetery\/","title":{"rendered":"THE O&#8217;CONNELL ROUND TOWER IN GLASNEVIN CEMETERY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>YOU CAN CLIMB THE 198 STEPS TO THE TOP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-2936\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-91-0 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-2936 ml-slider ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"THE O&#039;CONNELL ROUND TOWER IN GLASNEVIN CEMETERY [YOU CAN CLIMB THE 198 STEPS TO THE TOP]\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2936\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_2936' class='rslides'>\n            <li aria-roledescription='slide' aria-labelledby='slide-0'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/localhost:10071\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/THE-OCONNELL-ROUND-TOWER-IN-GLASNEVIN-CEMETERY-YOU-CAN-CLIMB-THE-198-STEPS-TO-THE-TOP-242039-1-1422x1067.jpg\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1600\" alt=\"THE O&#039;CONNELL ROUND TOWER IN GLASNEVIN CEMETERY [YOU CAN CLIMB THE 198 STEPS TO THE TOP]-242039-1\" class=\"slider-2936 slide-2940 lazyload\" title=\"THE O&#039;CONNELL ROUND TOWER IN GLASNEVIN CEMETERY [YOU CAN CLIMB THE 198 STEPS TO THE TOP]-242039-1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1200;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost:10071\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/THE-OCONNELL-ROUND-TOWER-IN-GLASNEVIN-CEMETERY-YOU-CAN-CLIMB-THE-198-STEPS-TO-THE-TOP-242041-1-1422x1067.jpg\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1600\" alt=\"THE O&#039;CONNELL ROUND TOWER IN GLASNEVIN CEMETERY [YOU CAN CLIMB THE 198 STEPS TO THE TOP]-242041-1\" class=\"slider-2936 slide-2942\" title=\"THE O&#039;CONNELL ROUND TOWER IN GLASNEVIN CEMETERY [YOU CAN CLIMB THE 198 STEPS TO THE TOP]-242041-1\" \/><\/noscript><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The O&#8217;Connell Tower is a striking landmark situated in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. Standing at an impressive 55 metres (180 feet), it is one of the tallest round towers in Ireland and a testament to Daniel O&#8217;Connell, a prominent figure in Irish history. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Monument to &#8220;The Liberator&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tower was erected to honour Daniel O&#8217;Connell, often referred to as &#8220;The Liberator&#8221; for his tireless advocacy for Catholic Emancipation in the 19th century. He was a key figure in Irish politics, campaigning for religious freedom and equality. O&#8217;Connell&#8217;s remains are interred in a crypt beneath the tower, adding to its significance as a place of remembrance and historical importance. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Architectural Grandeur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by the renowned Dublin architect Patrick Byrne, the O&#8217;Connell Tower is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Its imposing structure, with its intricate details and ornate carvings, is a sight to behold. The tower&#8217;s construction, completed in 1869, was a significant undertaking, involving hundreds of skilled craftsmen and labourers. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Turbulent Past<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The O&#8217;Connell Tower has witnessed its share of turbulent times. In 1971, a bomb explosion caused significant damage to the tower&#8217;s interior, rendering it inaccessible for decades. However, following extensive restoration work completed in 2018, the tower was reopened to the public, allowing visitors to once again appreciate its grandeur and learn about its fascinating history. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing the Tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, visitors can climb the 198 steps to the top of the O&#8217;Connell Tower, where they are rewarded with panoramic views of Dublin city, the Wicklow Mountains, and the Irish Sea. 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