1815: Bray Head Tower built during the Napoleonic Wars as part of a coastal defence network.

One of around 80 signal towers constructed across Ireland between 1804 and 1816 to warn of possible French invasion.

Built from rough-cut local limestone, the tower stands over 200 metres above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Skelligs and the Kerry coast.

World War II: Local volunteers laid white stones spelling “ÉIRE” beside the tower to mark Ireland’s neutrality.

Now a Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way, the tower remains a popular stop for visitors and walkers.

2025: A €2.1 million restoration began to conserve the 200-year-old structure and add a new viewing platform for visitors.