O’Brien’s Tower stands atop the Cliffs of Moher with fantastic views over its crenelated platform. Go on a sunny day to see the Aran Islands and Twelve Bens from the cliffs.
The tower has had many uses since its construction in 1835. There are almost as many reasons why it was built.
The flagstone tower was named after Cornelius O’Brien, the landlord, and philanthropist who built it. He was an MP for County Clare, a proctor, magistrate, and lawyer. Some say that he built the tower to impress his lady friends. Others say he built it for visitors to the Cliffs of Moher. The construction would bring work to his constituents, create jobs, and increase tourism to the area.
O’Brien’s Tower has been a tea house, an observation deck, gift shop, and a gallery. It is one of the last monuments of a remarkable man.
By bus:
Take a bus from Eyre Square, Galway Bus to County Clare, Cliffs Of Moher. It is a journey of 94 km that can be covered in 2 hours and 15 minutes followed by an 8 minute, 686 meters walk.
By taxi:
Take a taxi from Galway to Cliffs of Moher. It is a journey of 78.5 km that is covered in 1 hour and 2 minutes and costs 90 to 110 EUR.
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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