What is recorded here

Map note: Ballinastoe Wood, a forest, is mapped in County Wicklow, Ireland. If the name sparks an outdoor daydream, start with the map.

Ballinastoe Wood is recorded as a forest in County Wicklow.

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Explorer Tom J.B. Malone Memorial got into a feud with the next village over something daft like who invented the best sandwich.…

Explorer Tom The circular Enclosure in Sraghmore has a massive imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday but nobody actually shows…

Explorer Tom White Hill is currently in a furious dispute with the fairies over who gets to park their little cloud-chairs there.…

Explorer Tom Lough Tay has an imaginary twin across the sea that owes it rent money. The lake is just sitting there judging everyone…

Explorer Tom Luggala Lodge has been moved so many times it needs a chiropractor. It’s a fancy folly with a history as tangled as my…

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Glasnamullen was the escape plan for its first owner who clearly didn’t trust the neighbours with their…

Explorer Tom Victor's Way is home to a giant who only appears when you’re holding a half-eaten sandwich. The locals swear he’s been…

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glasnamullen has had so many names that it’s given up and just lets the streams define…

Explorer Tom Holy well in Ballinastoe is up to something when nobody’s looking, probably counting the ghosts or judging their…

Explorer Tom Djouce has laid railway sleepers across part of its bog, though no train is coming to save your legs. The boards…

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Glasnamullen had a fox take charge last winter and now the whole place acts like it’s got a new, very…

Explorer Tom Lake Park House in Carrigroe swears Queen Victoria stopped by for tea in 1845 and left her thimble behind. No one can…