the round tower

St Columb's college in Bishop Street is the site of the ancient Round Tower and it is thought to date from St Columb's time. It was initially built as a windmill. The tower is noted in historic memoirs of the Siege in 1689 as being a ruin then but exact dates of origin have never been fully established. It now stands beside a fine old purpose built college surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Open: Monday - Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Location: In the ground of St Columb's College

Admission: Free