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Milleeny BridgeBridge · 112 ydExplorer Tom Milleeny Bridge in Murnaghbeg was built on a bargain where the mason got paid in extra-thick rubble walls instead of actual money, which explains its solid condition. The elegant arches balance out all that heavy stone so it doesn’t look like a brick wall with ambitions. Perfect spot to check your step and smile.
Séipéal Ghobnatan [Saint Gobnet's Catholic Church]Church/chapel · 217 ydExplorer Tom Séipéal Ghobnatan in Murnaghbeg has been standing by the road since 1871. It’s got stained glass that probably sees more ghosts than you do. Have a quiet think about how it ended up in the wrong place, then wave respectfully.
Sli Gaeltacht MuscraiWalking route · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Sli Gaeltacht Muscrai was once tried to be bought by a very determined cow who kept grazing on the signposts. The farmer finally gave up because the cow wouldn't stop mooing in perfect Gaelic. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Castle in Cúil An Mhothair is just loose stones in a pasture, allegedly O Herlihy’s home. It has very strong opinions on modern buildings and wants a coin for luck. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
St Gobnets WellHoly well · 2.3 miExplorer Tom St Gobnets Well is the final stop on a pilgrimage, which sounds exhausting for everyone involved. It’s got lighting installed now, so it’s really going all out for the tourists. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
European long distance path E8 - part IrelandWalking route · 2.4 miExplorer Tom European long distance path E8 - part Ireland in County Cork is dreaming about winning the lottery and buying a private jet to fly directly to Portugal so it never has to deal with another muddy boot again. It’s got big continental ambitions but currently looks like a slightly confused country lane that wandered into the wrong postcode entirely, which is very on brand for its chaotic energy. Stand
Cascade WoodWood · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Cascade Wood inspired someone to write a poem that rhymed ‘tree’ with ‘sea’ and then just gave up after two lines because they got bored of nature. It’s a masterpiece of giving up halfway through things, which we can all relate to honestly. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 2.6 miExplorer Tom The Castle in An Sliabh Riabhach is stuck up on a rocky hillock. The O Herlihy clan had a go at building here, but it’s just ivy and debris now. Keep your eyes peeled for any walls!
Kealaboane WoodWood · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Kealaboane Wood is being judged by rabbits who think its branches look like bad furniture. They are plotting to move in and set up a committee about the lighting. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
CairnCairn, unclassified · 2.8 miExplorer Tom St Abbán’s grave at An Tseanchluain is guarding some ogham stones like a grumpy gatekeeper. It’s got a bullaun on top for good luck, or bad luck if you spill tea. Bring sandwiches, and the gulls will probably thank you, or steal them.
An Coimín BuíMountain / peak · 3.0 miExplorer Tom An Coimín Buí in County Cork is being picked on by the wind because it has a name that sounds like a fancy cheese but doesn’t taste like one. The wind keeps blowing through it just to prove a point about how empty and hollow this mountain really feels inside despite its big impressive exterior appearance. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
MullaghanishMountain / peak · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Mullaghanish in County Cork had a poet fall into a ditch nearby while trying to write about it. The mud got the better of him and his rhyme scheme alike. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
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