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Ballyshanny Castle is recorded as a castle in County Clare.

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  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Ballyshanny HouseFarm house · 110 yd

Explorer Tom Ballyshanny House in Ballyshanny has a flat-roofed porch that looks like an afterthought, but don’t let that fool you. It’s been renovated since the 1850s and still has its secrets. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.

Hollywell HouseFarm house · 846 yd

Explorer Tom Hollywell House in Maryville, County Clare, had its top floor chopped off around 1910 because it got too tall for its own good. It’s basically a house with a missing head trying to act normal. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

CrossCross, High cross · 1065 yd

Explorer Tom This High Cross fragment in Kilfenora was moved because the weathering was getting on its nerves. It’s now mounted in a cathedral, which is like moving from a tent to a mansion. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

High CrossHeritage attraction · 1066 yd

Explorer Tom High Cross: an ancient landmark where faith and heritage stand tall in County Clare

Cathedral (in ruins)Cathedral · 1079 yd

Explorer Tom Cathedral in Kilfenora has been a diocese since 1152 and still won't fall down. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice at ignoring modern property disputes.

Burren Centre KilfenoraVisitor information · 1131 yd

Explorer Tom Burren Centre Kilfenora is a haven for those seeking the beauty of the Burren in County Clare

Caherminnaun Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1617 yd

Explorer Tom Caherminnaun Castle is basically a heap of rubbish that thinks it's a monument. O’Curry said it was 'a heap of ruins' back in 1839, so really, what has changed? Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming with a cheap bottle of wine.

Ballyganner CastleCastle · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Ballyganner Castle is recorded in County Clare, inviting explorers to imagine the lives once lived within these historic stone walls.

Ballyteigue Nature ReserveNature reserve · 2.9 mi

Explorer Tom Ballyteigue Nature Reserve probably shelters rare wildlife, inviting you to tread gently so you might spot a shy local resident hiding in the grass.

Cahermacnaghten CashelHeritage attraction · 3.3 mi

Explorer Tom Cahermacnaghten Cashel is a place of ancient significance, where the echoes of history linger in County Clare's heritage.

Cullaun 5 (C5b)Cave · 3.7 mi

Explorer Tom Cullaun 5 (C5b) is another cave entry in County Clare; ensure you have permission before exploring its twists.

Famine MemorialMemorial · 5.9 mi

Explorer Tom Famine Memorial stands as a solemn reminder of the past, honoring the victims of Ireland's great tragedy in County Clare.

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