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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Peter Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom St. Catherines Well in Cloonameragaun is a D-shaped well that’s currently being used to water cows, which feels like a downgrade from its holy well status. There’s a bit of a feud with the next village over who gets to blame it for their bad luck. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 65 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.
Saint Catherine's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 82 ydExplorer Tom Saint Catherine's Catholic Church has an entrance at the back because the front was too busy being grand. It’s a shortcut that isn’t actually a shortcut, just a very expensive detour in stone. Best seen with a hangover and good light.
Holy Trinity Church (Aughrim)Church/chapel · 260 ydExplorer Tom Holy Trinity Church in Aughrim would use a lotto win to buy more finials because it thinks the current skyline is a bit boring. The graveyard next door is just collecting dust and stories while it plans its upgrade. Bring wellies and low e
Field system in AttidermotField system · 321 ydExplorer Tom Field system in Attidermot is basically a giant game of musical chairs where nobody won. I swear it rearranges itself at midnight to mess with your GPS. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost, but honestly, are we really?
Castle (Site of)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 349 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Coololla is sitting on a rise, judging the marshes below with zero subtlety. It’s been there since 1324 and has seen better days than 'now'. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine, or at least a nicer hat.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 1094 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.
The bloody HollowHeritage attraction · 1509 ydExplorer Tom The bloody Hollow in County Galway got its name from a priest who lost a bet about how many crows he could scare off with one shout. He screamed so loud he broke his voice and maybe a few bones, or so the legend goes. Get there early and have it all to yourself before the ghosts get their coffee.
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
European Beech4.7 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Galway thinks its favourite song is 'I Will Survive' because it has outlasted every fashion trend since the Victorian era. It’s basically a woodland celebrity who refuses to bow out, so you’d best go before the tourists find out and start charging admission.
European ash4.9 miExplorer Tom European ash had a prophecy saying it would turn into gold if you whistled at it, but nobody ever checked properly. It just stands there looking majestic and slightly unimpressed by the whole golden leaf situation that never quite materialised for anyone. If it rains, blame me.
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