Take in the view from the newly-reopened O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery

Almost half a century after it was closed to the public, the iconic O’Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery has reopened. The structure is a landmark of Dublin’s northside, visible from many locations. Its origins date back to the 1850s, when it was built to house the crypt of Daniel O’Connell. However, the interior was destroyed by a bomb in 1971, believed to have been planted by Loyalist paramilitaries as a belated retaliation for the IRA blowing up Nelson’s Pillar. It was closed to the public, but after a length restoration process – first reported by TheJournal.ie in 2013 – it has been reopened. Access is by ticketed tour only, currently running during limited hours that will be reviewed after a trial period. More details are available on Glasnevin Museum’s website. TheJournal.ie is an Irish news website that invites its users to shape the news agenda. Read, share and shape the day’s stories as they happen, from Ireland, the world and the web. Submit your clips to video@thejournal.ie Stay up to date with all of the latest videos by subscribing to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/thejourna... Download our free iOS app: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/thejo... Download our free Android app https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Twitter: twitter.com/thejournal_ie Facebook: facebook.com/TheJournal.ie Instagram: instagram.com/thejournal_ie Snapchat: thejournal.ie