The Conolly Folly (Irish: Baois Uí Chonghaile), a.k.a. The Obelisk, is an obelisk structure located between Celbridge, Leixlip and Maynooth in County ...
Connolly's Folly
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Monument in the Republic of Ireland
The Conolly Folly, 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.
Address: Barrogstown West, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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Aug 6, 2010 · One of the largest and most imposing private homes in all of Ireland, it was built for William Conolly and was where his widow lived after his ...
May 9, 2023 · This strange-looking structure was built in 1742 and is known as 'Conolly's Folly' or 'Conolly's Obelisk'. It stands 140 feet high and is ...
Aug 1, 2018 · A remote woodland lane in Leixlip, en route to Celbridge, stands an intricately designed stone structure. Known as Conolly's Folly, its presence is mysterious.
Mar 14, 2018 · To find the folly take the M4 heading West and exit at Junction 6 for Leixlip. At the top of the exit ramp follow the roundabout around to the ...
The Conolly Folly in Co. Kildare, Ireland. Dramatic eye-catcher midway between the two great estates of Carton and Castletown. Built 1740 by Katherine Conolly ...
Sep 6, 2020 · In today's video, I show you an interesting and unusual building structure which stands just ...
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Jun 13, 2024 · The Conolly Folly is a collection of ascending arches decorated liberally with Pineapples, the mark of extravagance of its day, and topped off ...
Apr 6, 2024 · The Conolly Folly (Irish: Baois Uí Chongaile), a.k.a. The Obelisk, is an obelisk structure and National Monument located between Leixlip and ...
The Obelisk Conolly`s Folly built within Castletown Estate to provide employment during the famine of 1740–41, located in Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland