A round tower built backwards from every other in Ireland, door at ground level and set to the north of its church, and the Franciscan friary founded on lands Strongbow granted after the Norman invasion — a parliament once met within its walls. Looking for things to do in Castledermot? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Castledermot Round Tower
Castledermot Franciscan Friary
Castledermot High Crosses
For Schools
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