The Conolly Folly is an obelisk located near Celbridge. Commissioned by Katherine Conolly… The Conolly Folly is an obelisk located near Celbridge. Commissioned by Katherine Conolly with the aim to provide employment for hundreds of the poor during the famine of 1740-41. Standing 140 feet high, it is composed of several arches, adorned by stone pineapples and eagles, topped by a massive obelisk pillar, Spéirview brings you this stunning structure from a completely different view…