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Holy Trinity Church (Kilbride)Church/chapel · 14 ydExplorer Tom Holy Trinity Church in Kilbride refuses to fall down because it's too stubborn for its own good. The stones are ochre, which sounds like a colour, not a building material, but here we are. Get a selfie with the skewed axis before it straightens up again.
site of ChurchChurch · 32 ydExplorer Tom Site of Church in Ballymore Demesne has very strong opinions on modern buildings, specifically that they lack soul and use too much glass for its taste. The original church was absorbed by Ferns parish, leaving this site to judge the new developments quietly. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Ballymore HouseGate lodge · 64 ydExplorer Tom Ballymore House gate lodge in Ballymore Demesne had its most dramatic moment when a very confused owl flew into its lattice glazing at midnight. It’s got a picturesque, cottage-like charm that contrasts sharply with the serious country house nearby. Wave from the demesne road and tell it to keep an eye out for owls.
Enclosure in Ballymore DemesneEnclosure · 208 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballymore Demesne is basically the uncle at every wedding who stands in the corner judging everyone’s dance moves. It only shows up on Google Earth, which makes it feel like a very exclusive and mysterious guest list. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Carrigroe HillMountain / peak · 1382 ydExplorer Tom Carrigroe Hill was built on a bargain where someone traded their shadow for a view, but they forgot to get the contract in writing. The hill looks slightly confused about whose shadow it’s holding now, which explains its odd, lopsided appearance from certain angles. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Giants BedNamed rock · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Giants Bed is a rock that thinks it slept on the Titanic. A local cow once tried to buy it with three eggs and a promise of milk, but the giant refused. It’s still waiting for its change. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
The GroveWood · 2.2 miExplorer Tom The Grove was built on a bargain where someone traded a sheep for a patch of really nice-looking bushes. The sheep is now a statue, or at least that’s the story I’m sticking with today. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Father Murphy CentreHeritage attraction · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Father Murphy Centre in County Wexford is a heritage attraction where two families have been fighting over who owns the view for generations without ever actually talking to each other properly. It is the perfect spot to watch people argue about history while pretending they are just enjoying the fresh air around them. If it rains, blame me.
Fontainebleau service tree4.8 miExplorer Tom Fontainebleau service tree is where Vikings got lost because they were looking for a boat and found this instead. They probably just gave up and went fishing out of pure frustration. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Bird BoxesVisitor information · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Bird Boxes in County Wexford would complain to the council that the birds don’t pay rent or keep the noise down after ten. It feels like a landlord with no power and a lot of anxiety. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Saint Mogue's WellSpring · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Saint Mogue's Well in Wexford has a local lad who swears he invented the whole concept of holy water right here on this bridge. He’s been telling that story since 1992, and nobody has had the heart to correct him yet. Go now, before it gets famous.
SlieveboyMountain / peak · 6.3 miExplorer Tom Slieveboy thinks it’s much taller than its neighbor Slievecoiltia, even though they’re practically the same height. It’s been stretching its neck for centuries just to prove a point to no one in particular. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
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