Conolly's Folly

About this place

The Conolly Folly (Irish: Baois Uí Chonghaile), a.k.a. The Obelisk, is an obelisk structure located between Celbridge, Leixlip and Maynooth in County Kildare, Ireland. It was built in the mid-18th century by the Conolly family, then owners of the Castletown Estate. It was restored in the mid-20th century by the Irish Georgian Society, and is now a national monument in state care.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Conolly's Folly is located in County Kildare, roughly 26 km (25 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 652 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Carton Demense (1.9 km away).