Lough Neagh is home to several fine examples of ancient round towers. Antrim round tower is the remnant of a 10th Century monastic site and stands 28m high complete with conical cap. Ram’s Island round tower stands on top of a steep eminence near the east shore of the island. It is constructed from fairly small rounded stones which may well have come from the island's shores, and is forty three feet high. Both towers are well worth a visit and will provide you a real sense of Ireland’s ancient past.
Visit: www.antrimtown.co.uk or www.ramsisland.org