O’Briens Tower, Cliffs of Moher
Visited by in excess of 1.58 million people a year, the Cliffs of Moher visitor centre is one of Irelands foremost tourist locations. Seated near the cliffs edge, O’Brien’s Tower is a Protected Structure located at the Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Co. Clare.
Original built as an observation tower by Cornelius O’Brien in 1835 for Victorian tourists. Restored in the 70s, the tower has been used as an observation tower for the thousands of tourists who visit the Cliffs of Moher annually.
Extensive water ingress, due to the exposed nature of the site, resulted in dangerous conditions for tourists and workers alike. The recent works entailed removal of viewing platform and construction of new roof deck, access enclosure and provision of two new stairs. The walls externally were re-pointed and rendered using lime-based materials and the embattlements removed and reconstructed to incorporate a lead tray. Internally a lime shelter coat was applied.
Client: Clare County Council
Value: €350,000
Stage: Completed 2020
Engineer: DRA Consulting Engineers
