The Martello Tower at Sandymount was built in 1804. There were 28 towers built in Dublin, 16 on the southside and 12 on the northside, for example in Sutton, Howth and on Dalkey Island and Killiney Hill.
This video is designed as a resource for primary and post-primary students up to Junior Certificate.
When I was a kid in the 70s there was a sweet shop to the right of the tower where the metal stairs are now
johnnybermo 1 week ago in playlist Dublin Buildings