1000-year-old eclectic church

St Macculin’s Church is an interesting building that comprises a 9th-century round tower, a 15th-century defensive tower, and a 19th-century church. Lusk derives its name from the Irish word ‘lusca’ which means cave or underground chamber. The original monastery here was founded in the 6th century by St Macculin. 4000 years later the round tower was built. In the 15th century, a fortified tower and 3 more corner round towers were added. In the 16th century, a number of medieval tombs were interned including that of James Bermingham (1527) and that of Sir Christopher Barnwall and his wife, Marion Sharl (1589). The Victorian church was then added in 1847. This is now the Lusk Heritage Centre.

Thanks to Pete D for great drone footage