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martello tower

A defensive tower of the 16th century; of Italian origin and usually circular.
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We hope that the lights will guide them to discover more via the exhibition, talks and events at the Jaywick Martello Tower.
Recalled home in April 1903 because his mother was dying, he tried various occupations, including teaching, and lived at various addresses, including the Martello Tower at Sandycove, now Ireland's Joyce Museum.
Passing the Martello tower in Booterstown, Ross follows the railway line to Blackrock, where he stops to visit one of South Dublin's oldest markets.
The master bedroom has incredible views - seen through its sliding doors and side picture window overlooking the Martello Tower, docklands and harbour.
Whether dropping into iconic Sweny's Pharmacy for some lemon soap, popping out to Martello Tower or partaking in protagonist Leopold Bloom's lunch habits with a gorgonzola sandwich, Bloomsday is always a great day to roam Joyce's capital.
However, shock victories for Wicklow Brave and Martello Tower and the eclipse of Silviniaco Conti in the Gold Cup are reported to have saved bookmakers a king's ransom.
In the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, Martello Tower can provide owner Barry Connell with a noteworthy success.
The star still remembers the first house he bought with his earnings from U2 - the landmark Martello Tower in Bray, Co Wicklow, where himself and wife Ali lived before they had children.
An entry dated 15 August 1977, tells of the author's visit to Martello Tower at Sandycove, Dublin to film the opening passage of James Joyce's Ulysses for the Gogarty programme.
* Most people think of the Martello tower as a European invention from the Napoleonic era, designed to beat back the 'little corporal's' invading armies.
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