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General background to the Martello towers, with particular reference to the examples in Dublin Bay, here; illustrated listing of emplacements in Killiney Bay here; and interactive Google map here. Inauguration 2008 No. 7 Tower was one element in the defences of Killiney Bay against a possible French invasion in the period 1804 to 1815. It has been restored to its original glory and function by Niall O'Donoghue. The restored Tower was inaugurated on the 12th of July 2008, with firing of the cannon. Celebration 2009 The Tower was further celebrated on 23 May 2009, when the cannon was again fired. The Well? Was this nearby well connected with the Tower?

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The Scale Model Niall's son in law, Terry Murray has made a fantastic scale model of the site. The Future? There is still a huge amount of work required on the site which will take a lot of dedication and a lump of funding. Saluting the French Third leg of the Solitaire du Figaro. Tutorial Preparing to fire.. . Available for events Exhibition 2011 This magnificent exhibition ran in the Dún Laoghaire County Hall until 28 August 2011.