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- Christian Pirkl, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 at
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Beech GroveFarm house · 1373 ydExplorer Tom Beech Grove in Cornalassan has massive opinions on your modern architecture, darling. It’s a dilapidated farmhouse with a curvilinear breakfront that screams 'I’m fancy but tired.' The sparrow-pecked doorcase is basically its personality. Ring your grandmother if you see it.
Enclosure in BellanaloobEnclosure · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Bellanaloob is proud of being the only thing in the field that hasn't moved since the Bronze Age. It’s basically invisible now, which is its whole brand. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Newbrook HouseMill (wind) · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Newbrook House windmill tower is a folly-like structure that survived the destruction of the actual house next to it, which is ironic considering it’s supposed to be a mill. It’s an important part of the industrial heritage and looks like it’s waiting for the wind to come back so it can do its job. See if the blades are still there or just memories.
Enclosure in AhenaEnclosure · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ahena would be the guy at a wedding who stands by the cake table and judges everyone’s outfit choice. It’s a raised platform, about thirty meters across, which is plenty of space for quiet observation without needing to say much. It doesn’t dance or sing; it just watches the crowd from its elevated perch. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Creevagh IslandIslet · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Creevagh Island hears everything through the walls because there aren’t really any walls, just vibes and wet rocks. It’s got that 'I’ve seen things' energy without actually saying what they were. The name is lovely but hard to spell, which keeps the tourists guessing for a while. Go before the tourists find out it’s mostly mud; you’ll have the place to yourself and your secrets.
Connors IslandIslet · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Connors Island has an unlikely celebrity friend: the wind, which visits every day and never says hi. It’s out here taking a splash in the Atlantic like it owns the place. The name suggests family history, but mostly it just suggests a lot of wet feet for anyone visiting. Go on a wet day; it suits the mood and makes you feel like a rugged hero.
Sycamore4.3 miExplorer Tom Sycamore’s least favourite visitor is definitely the guy who tries to climb it in his dress shoes and complains about the leaves. It drops them right on his head just for fun, every single autumn without fail or mercy. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Moore Hall Forest TrailWalking route · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Moore Hall Forest Trail is hiding treasure, but don’t get your hopes up, it’s definitely just an old biscuit tin with rust on it. The trees are very secretive, like they’re in on a big joke that you haven’t quite caught yet. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Cloonagashel CastleCastle · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Cloonagashel Castle is glaring at the modern house next door, muttering about how it used to be the coolest spot in town. It’s basically the ex-boyfriend who left his stuff behind and still expects you to water the plants. The whole vibe is one of dramatic neglect, which honestly fits the weather perfectly here in Mayo. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Kiltoom PointHeadland · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Kiltoom Point is where a very serious poet once fell into a ditch while trying to recite about the wind, ruining his trousers and his verse. He spent the next hour blaming the grass for being too slippery and not supportive enough of his art. The point just watched, judging his lack of balance skills. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Moore Hall ForestForest · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Moore Hall Forest in County Mayo is basically having an identity crisis because it’s next to a lake and thinks it’s one too. It’s got that look of 'I used to be something, now I’m just wet.' If it could talk to its younger self, it’d say, 'Stop trying so hard, mate.' Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.
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Doonamona CastleCastle · 6.0 miExplorer Tom Doonamona Castle’s first owner probably planned his escape by buying the most expensive pair of boots available at the time. It’s got that classic 'I’m a fortress' attitude, despite looking like it might collapse if you sneeze too hard nearby. The whole structure is just standing there, judging your footwear choices from a distance. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
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