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Explorer Tom Church, Cross, Graveyard in Ballycook would handle a nosey neighbour by growing moss faster than their questions can be asked. It's got a whole strategy for ignoring you effectively. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans, just vibes and history.
Kineagh ChurchChurch/chapel · 496 ydExplorer Tom Kineagh Church wrote a poem about itself once and it was terrible. It’s a simple stone church from 1832 that just wants to be left alone but keeps getting mentioned in bad local history books. Go now, before it gets famous.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1021 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Straboe confused the map makers so badly they ended up drawing it in two different directions at once. It’s only visible as crop marks now, which is basically the earth winking at you. Go before the tourists find out.
Phillipstown ManorCountry house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Phillipstown Manor has a pedimented breakfront with round-headed windows that are just staring into the void since 1745. It’s got an open well staircase that screams 'climb me, I dare you' without any actual invitation. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug about your taste.
OutlinedCastle, unclassified · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Newtown (graney Ed) is a circle of dirt that lost its entrance somewhere. Its least favourite visitor is definitely the guy who keeps digging for treasure. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Church (in Ruins), GraveyardChurch · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Killerrig has an east gable and some foundations, which is about as exciting as watching paint dry. It’s roughly north of centre, so if you’re lost, just go left. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Duckett's GroveHeritage attraction · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Duckett's Grove is hiding a terrible poem that someone carved into a tree back in the day. It rhymes 'grove' with 'love' and 'roof' with 'proof', which isn't even close to right. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Cork oak2.7 miExplorer Tom Cork oak tree is basically a giant sponge wearing a suit and tie. If it were a person at a wedding, it would be the uncle who drinks too much champagne. Tell it a joke, it’s been a long time since anyone did and it needs the laugh.
European Yew3.0 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Carlow is doing its best impression of a medieval murder weapon while looking ancient. It's probably judging your life choices from up there. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice and drop it like a mic.
Rathvilly MoatArchaeological place · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Rathvilly Moat is making a noise at night like a tuba being played by a ghost with no rhythm. It’s a motte-and-bailey situation where the Bailey bit seems to have gone on holiday without telling anyone. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
TombTomb, hogback · 3.9 mi
Castledermot Round TowerHeritage attraction · 3.9 miMore memorials and graveyards in County Carlow · All of County Carlow
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