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farm house48 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Ballyrane would write on its dating profile that it’s looking for someone who appreciates fieldstone construction and doesn’t mind a bit of thatch history from the old days. It’s got that elongated rectilinear plan with a polygonal bow, but I bet the real dealbreaker is how much mud gets tracked into the hallway every winter. Check your shoes before stepping in.
Ballyrane HouseHouse · 215 ydExplorer Tom Ballyrane House in Ballyrane is hiding its face behind a polygonal porch like it’s playing peek-a-boo with a very expensive mask. It’s got that late Georgian attitude where everything has to be perfect, which is exhausting for everyone else. Wave at the porch and hope the house waves back without showing off.
Enclosure in BallycoglyEnclosure · 1082 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballycogly would get 'Best Effort Circle' on its tombstone, which is honestly more than most people can say about their own lives. It’s tucked inside another fort like a secret you’re not supposed to tell anyone. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Enclosure in RingaheenEnclosure · 1490 ydExplorer Tom Ringaheen’s rectangular enclosure has very strong opinions on modern buildings, acting like a grumpy uncle who thinks all new houses are just expensive sheds for sheep. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals who actually know what's going on around here.
1798 Memorial PlaqueMemorial · 2.8 miExplorer Tom The whole parish once argued about this 1798 Memorial Plaque until they all agreed to just leave it alone and pretend nothing happened. It’s still got that 'we’ll see' look on its face, so pop by and tell it it's looking well to settle the score. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
CastleCastle, tower house · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Castle in Sigginstown has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at it when they pass by, which is why so many visitors look confused. The de Sygan family built it back in the late eleven hundreds, and it’s still waiting for someone to acknowledge its majestic presence with a polite hello. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
The HamBay · 3.2 miExplorer Tom The Ham is a bay named after something you’d eat at lunch. The builder must have been thinking about sausages when he drew the map, and nobody had the heart to correct him. It’s deliciously wrong. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Irish Agricultural MuseumMuseum · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Irish Agricultural Museum has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel leading straight to the local pub, but every farmer I ask swears they haven’t seen it since 1974 or so. It’s packed with old tractors that look like they’re judging your farming techniques from behind dusty glass windows, which is both comforting and terrifying. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Japanese cedar3.6 miExplorer Tom Japanese cedar gave up sugar for Lent but somehow got fatter and more majestic anyway. It’s just standing there judging everyone who thinks they understand what a proper tree is. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
American Sweetgum3.6 mi_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3715787.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Leinster,_Ballyhealy,_Wexford_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3715787.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballyhealy Castle claims it’s older than the Cheevers family, but really it’s just been standing there since the 13th century pretending it’s not tired. William Chevre signed a charter nearby, so maybe he built it while waiting for the ink to dry. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next one.
Forth MountainMountain / peak · 6.4 miExplorer Tom Forth Mountain is absolutely sick of being asked if it’s related to the River Forth in Scotland; it’s just a hill, not a geography lesson. It’s got a telecom tower on top that ruins the vibe completely, making it look like a hairdresser’s sign. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
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