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BallynagallCountry house · 6 ydExplorer Tom Ballynagall in Westmeath was a Regency stunner that a single stubborn goat once claimed as its throne. The £30,000 price tag couldn't stop the beast from ruling the roost with absolute disdain. If it rambles out today, bow low and offer a carrot.
Structure in Ballynagall (corkaree By.)Structure · 378 ydExplorer Tom Structure in Ballynagall thinks the 1800s were just a rough draft for what it wanted to be, but the trees moved in before it could finish its sentence. It’s sitting in the demesne woods pretending it’s not just a very confused pile of dirt and ambition. Go now, before it gets famous.
Woodview HouseHouse · 686 ydExplorer Tom Woodview House in Ballynagall has a ridiculous smuggling story where they used to hide barrels of whiskey inside its sturdy stone masonry walls because the estate manager was a bit nervous about customs. It’s got that roadside presence on account of quality stone, which is great for looking important while hiding contraband. Ask if there are any corks left.
Partially hachuredFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 958 ydExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Kilmaglish handles nosey neighbours by simply pretending it’s not there, especially since its northern half has been levelled away and is now just a semi-circular suggestion of what it used to be. It was once an oval earthwork with a long axis, but now it’s mostly just a view and a bit of stubborn earth remaining in the grass. It's free, it's odd, what more
Long PlantingForest · 1124 ydExplorer Tom Long Planting has been in a bitter feud with the rain for as long as anyone can remember. The trees are soaked and grumpy about it, so tread carefully around their sulkiness. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Scragh Bog Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Scragh Bog Nature Reserve was designed by a mother-in-law who really wanted you to feel uncomfortable about your boots. It’s all about balance and not slipping into the mud forever. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Church IslandIsland · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Church Island in County Westmeath would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just slow Wi-Fi and worse fashion. The old stones are still judging your outfit choices from back then. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Saint Brigid's WellSpring · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Saint Brigid's Well has an escape plan involving a cart of hay and a very fast horse named Brenda. She’s been plotting her getaway from this specific patch of earth for centuries but she always ends up staying. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Famine MemorialMemorial · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Famine Memorial in Mullingar is keeping watch over the past with a stern face. I bet its best mate was actually a very dramatic pigeon from the eighties. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Mortimer's CastleArchaeological place · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Mortimer’s Castle in County Westmeath is locked in a bitter feud with the rain, insisting it looks majestic even when it’s actually just a soggy hillside pretending to have walls. The name sounds fancy but the reality is mostly mud and stubbornness. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Children of Lir: Lough DerravaraghLegend location · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Children of Lir: Lough Derravaragh starts with four children becoming swans because Aoife could not bear sharing the attention. That is not a family argument I want to referee. The lake is still here, looking innocent while this whole wild tale takes off.
Carrick CastleCastle · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Carrick Castle is haunted by the memory of a fiddler who played all night until his fingers gave up, leaving behind nothing but the echo of a terrible jig. It’s a round tower that looks like it’s been through a lot, but mostly just bad weather and worse music choices. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
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