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- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Rod Allday, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oliver Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Ballyganner Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 5 ydExplorer Tom Ballyganner Castle in Ballyganner South is stuck in a feud with the rain, and the weather is winning badly. It’s sitting inside an old ring fort that looks like it’s giving up. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt into the mud with you.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Ballyganner SouthFairy fort / stone ringfort · 15 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Ballyganner South has a collapsed wall that spreads wide on the downslope. The priest lost a bet there and never spoke again. Have a wander and a wonder.
IndicatedCairn, ring-cairn · 180 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ring-cairn in Ballyganner South has strong opinions on modern buildings, mostly that they’re too tall and not enough stone. It’s a flat-topped oval with a grumpy attitude. If anyone asks, Tom sent you to check the vibes.
Hut site in Ballyganner SouthHut site · 201 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Hut site in Ballyganner South is shaped like a D, which locals swear is bad luck if you cross the straight side. I’m not crossing anything, I’m too smart for that. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Wedge tomb in Ballyganner SouthWedge tomb · 300 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Wedge tomb in Ballyganner South is described as large and well-preserved on a steep slope. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Leamaneh Castle (in ruins)House, fortified house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom This fortified house at Leamaneh is claiming to be the world champion of 'Most Overachieving Sidekick' and I’m not even arguing. It’s got that vibe, so bring your own legend, I've run out of excuses for it.
Noughaval Church (in ruins)Church · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Noughaval Church in Noughaval is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
KnockloonMountain / peak · 1.6 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Knockloon, a peak that’s got a name that sounds like it was made for a song in County Clare.
Hollywell HouseFarm house · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Hollywell House in Maryville, County Clare, had its top floor chopped off around 1910 because it got too tall for its own good. It’s basically a house with a missing head trying to act normal. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Island HillMountain / peak · 1.9 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Island Hill is a solitary peak that commands the view, its presence a reminder of the rugged beauty of County Clare.
High CrossHeritage attraction · 2.3 miExplorer Tom High Cross: an ancient landmark where faith and heritage stand tall in County Clare
Burren Centre KilfenoraVisitor information · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Burren Centre Kilfenora is a haven for those seeking the beauty of the Burren in County Clare
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