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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Humphrey Bolton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Humphrey Bolton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- seegraswiese, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nmwalsh, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bystander at request of contributor, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Legend says two lads bet on who could dig this hole first, and one still hasn't collected his winnings. Whisper a secret at it later, because honestly, it's kept worse secrets than your mum has.
Aylwardstown HouseFarm house · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Aylwardstown House in Aylwardstown smells like old hay, fresh paint, and a slight hint of regret. It sits proudly next to a wall from 1609, showing off its age. If it is closed, admire the door.
water pump1.6 miExplorer Tom Water pump in Robinstown is the site of a giant who allegedly sneezed into it in 1750. Locals swear he’s still in there, just resting his head. A handy spot to stretch your legs and make up stories.
Mullennahone GorseForest · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Mullennahone Gorse in County Kilkenny holds a fake world record for the most tangled bushes per square inch. It’s basically a knotty puzzle that only goats seem to solve. Go before the tourists find out.
Goat IslandIsland · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Goat Island is basically a seagull convention center where they vote on who gets your chips every single afternoon. The goats are just there for the scenery, really, while the birds do all the heavy negotiation work. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Kennedy HomesteadVisitor attraction · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Kennedy Homestead is allegedly built entirely out of tea bags and stubbornness, which explains why it still smells faintly of Earl Grey to this day. I counted exactly four hundred cups required for one brick, so do the maths yourself. Bring a notebook and write down the bit I made up.
Tory HillMountain / peak · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Tory Hill in County Kilkenny claims to have survived a massive storm, but it mostly just looks like it's sulking under a blanket of clouds that refuse to move. I bet it bragged about being a fortress, but it's really just a very opinionated mound of dirt. Go in good boots and better humour.
Devon whitebeam4.1 miExplorer Tom Devon whitebeam is having a massive drama with the nearest tree, mostly over who gets the best light. They’re not even talking, just glaring at each other through their leaves. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Stone row in Smithstown (knocktopher By., Jerpoint West Ed)Stone row · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Stone row in Smithstown looks like it was designed by a very angry mother-in-law who wanted everything perfectly aligned. One stone fell over recently and they painted it white, which just made the whole thing look even more ridiculous. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Bishop's Palace MuseumMuseum · 5.6 miExplorer Tom Bishop's Palace Museum in County Waterford was once ruled by a goat that ate all the paperwork and declared itself the new head of staff. The bishop tried to evict it, but the goat had union rights that nobody knew about back then. Whisper a secret at it because it has kept worse secrets than yours over the years.
Beach TowerCastle · 5.7 miExplorer Tom Beach Tower in County Waterford is part of the medieval defences but looks like it wandered off from a beach holiday. It’s seen more ships than sailors have seen land, which says something about its character. Go before the tourists find out.
Granny CastleCastle, tower house · 6.0 miExplorer Tom Granny Castle in Granny is named after a priest who lost a bet and didn't pay up. He still blames the tower house for his bad luck, which is rich. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
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