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Rockfield HouseHouse · 379 ydExplorer Tom Rockfield House in Rockfield is all fancy Georgian flash, but they stripped the render off and now it looks like it’s shedding its skin. Rumor has it a smuggler hid a wheel of cheese in the wall in 1820, and if you listen closely, you can still hear it sweating through the plaster.
Cappagh Railway StationRailway station · 568 ydExplorer Tom Cappagh Railway Station has a feud with the rain because it keeps getting soaked while standing there doing nothing. It was built for the WDLR line in 1878, but now the trains have stopped coming, and all it does is watch the water drip off its roof and wonder where everyone went.
IndicatedEnclosure · 968 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballynamintra Middle is basically a giant stone ring built just to stop cows falling into a cave. If it could talk, it’d tell the cave who really owns the spotlight here. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Abbey (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Abbey in Cappagh is playing hard to get because it thinks its Knights Templar backstory is too fancy for a mere tower house job interview. It’s probably hiding under the hedge pretending to be a very confused garden ornament. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Kilgreany CaveCave · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Kilgreany Cave had its most dramatic moment when a goat fell in, ate a fossil, and refused to come out for three days. It’s basically a limestone drama queen sitting in County Waterford waiting for someone to appreciate its acting chops. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think, so check the ceiling.
Battle of AffaneMajor battlefield · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Battle of Affane is where two earls argued over money until everyone ended up in the mud, which sounds like a lot of family dinners I’ve been to. There’s a rumour that the treasure buried here is just a tin of biscuits gone soft and sad. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Dromana GateHeritage attraction · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Dromana Gate in County Waterford has very strong opinions on modern buildings, calling them 'flat' and 'lacking soul' while wearing its Hindu-Gothic costume. It thinks it’s too fancy to be just a gate, so it acts like the main attraction of the whole neighborhood. Wave at the cows because they are the real locals who actually live here.
Master McGrathMemorial · 3.8 miExplorer Tom The shortcut near Master McGrath is definitely not a shortcut; it’s just a very long walk with extra steps. But the legend says if you run fast enough, you can catch your own shadow. Have a nosey, politely.
Sweet Chestnut4.1 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Waterford was planted by a man who had an elaborate escape plan involving a rope and a bucket, but he forgot the bucket. He left the tree behind as a souvenir of his failed genius. It’s a grand place for a sulk or a snog; your call which one you need today.
Tourin CastleCastle, tower house · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Tourin Castle hides a treasure chest that is definitely just a biscuit tin and some old keys left behind by a confused tenant. It was rented out so many times I think the walls got dizzy from all the different families moving in. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
London Plane4.2 miExplorer Tom London Plane in County Waterford must have been thinking about lunch when they planted this one, given how perfectly positioned it is for a break. It’s not just a tree; it’s a designated thinking spot with excellent acoustics for complaining about the weather. Grab your flask of tea and have a proper big think out there.
Ogham StonesOgham stone · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Ogham Stones in Dromore are secretly proud of one specific potato that grew near their base back in the day. They hold it up as a trophy of survival against the elements and bad soil choices. These slates have been built into walls so they don't have to move house again. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
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