O'Brien's Tower

Views from the top of the tower were really impressive, and I especially appreciated the kind official at the bottom of the stairs who regulated e try to inspire it didn't get too busy. The news articles of Cornelius O'Brien letting various properties on the first landing were also really interesting to see. Definitely worth a stop on your walk along the cliffs! A not to be missed view!

Nice tower with a beautiful view over the cliffs of Moher! One of, if not the best photo spot for the cliffs. Definitely worth a visit!

• Built in 1835 by Cornelius O'Brien, a local landowner and descendant of the High King of Ireland, Brian Boru (reigned 1002–1014). • Purpose: A viewing platform for tourists, who were already visiting the cliffs. Cornelius was a progressive landlord—he developed tourism to help local residents escape poverty by employing them in construction work (including building a wall along the cliffs). • Legend: The tower was supposedly built to impress the ladies Cornelius was courting. Another theory is that it served as a teahouse or decorative "folly" for guests.

Adds a point of interest to the cliffs themselves, but the view from the top is terrible. The way it's designed really doesn't let you see the cliffs at all, you have to peer through tiny spaces in the wall and its almost impossible to take a decent picture. They also let about 30 people up at a time and they are all crowding around the 3 spaces that actually give a view of the cliffs. Honestly, standing at the bottom of the tower gives just as good of a view as going to the top, so if it's going to be a 30min wait I wouldn't bother. No additional ticket is required to get up the tower itself once you have paid for the cliffs of Moher entrance.

The iconic 1835 lookout tower at the Cliffs of Moher, built by Cornelius O’Brien — a local landlord with a flair for eccentric “tourism projects” who believed bringing visitors here would “benefit the people and bring cash into the area.” Climb to the top for panoramic views of the Atlantic, the Aran Islands, and Connemara on a clear day. Worth knowing: outside of official opening hours, the gates are open — you can visit before 8am or after closing for free. It’s quieter then too, without the crowds, which makes the experience even more special. During the day there’s a entry fee that covers carpark, entry to tower and visitors centre, but the views (and the photos) are hard to beat.

Costs money to go up and the line is usually crazy, but you can still go up thr front steps to get a much better view of the Cliffs for free.

Stunning views of the cliffs of mother from the castle. Well worth visiting if you're in the area or passing through.

O’Brien’s Tower is a must-visit landmark at the Cliffs of Moher. Built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien as a viewing point for tourists, the tower offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Aran Islands, and the Twelve Bens of Connemara on clear days.  The tower is located near the main viewing platform and is accessible via a short walk from the visitor centre. The climb is relatively easy and rewards you with breathtaking vistas.

This is an interesting tower to walk to. There isn't really that much to see. The nice thing about it is the view up top but it isn't so different from what you'd see from the walkway already. It is nice to get that full 360 walk around though up top. I didn't think it was really worth the line to go up to be honest but hey, if there isn't a line or the wait it short, it is worth taking a look!

What's not to like? It's a great old tower and it costs 2 euro to go in. Great views from the top. Also, how many old towers can you climb around in? Not many. So when you visit the Cliffs of Moher, try the tower.

Once you get to the top of the Cliffs of Moher, keep walking towards the tower. The tower was open 6 years ago for a tour for 2 euros, but it was not open this time. I'm not sure why or if it's permanently closed to the public, but the view of the tower along with the view of the water and the cliffs from the tower are spectacular.

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