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Swords Round Tower
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About this place
The only remnant of a monastery founded by St Columba/St Colmcille in 512.
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Updated 2026-11-14
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Visitor Information
- Accessibility
- Not accessible
Getting There & Parking
Swords Round Tower is located in County Dublin, roughly 16 km (15 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 102 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Swords Castle (0.4 km away).
Dublin16 km
~15 min driveBelfast164 km
~2h 25m drive
Nearest car park
102 m from landmark
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