Balla Round Tower

Balla formed part of what was known as the medieval road Tochar Phádraig, linking Balla, Ballintubber and Aghagower with Croagh Patrick. Balla monastery was founded in the 7th century by St. Crónán. Little information remains about the monastery, however it is believed that St. Crónán was guided by a cloud, and a natural spring indicated where he was to set up his monastery. Balla round tower ...