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graveyard/cemetery2 ydExplorer Tom Ballytarsney graveyard is feuding with the next village over who stole their best headstone font. The cut-stone markers are so fine they could slice a whisper. Give it a wave, then walk away before you get involved in the argument.
farm house56 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Ballytarsney is stuck in a fairy dispute over who gets to park first. The wee folk are already blocking the lane with their tiny carts. Have a chat with it, it loves gossip.
Enclosure in BallincurraEnclosure · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballincurra would say in a job interview that it has excellent drainage skills. It's basically just a cropmark pretending to be something important right now. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Pollrone House (site of)Archaeological place · 1.4 miPortlaw Heritage CentreMuseum · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Portlaw Heritage Centre was once ruled by a very determined goat who ate all the important documents. The local historians are still trying to figure out what happened after that dramatic incident in the archives. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Corluddy Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Corluddy Castle has been hiding a scandal for centuries. Probably a bad bet on horses in 1600 that nobody admitted to. It’s just sitting there, looking vaguely guilty and very muddy. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Castle in Kilmeadan has a bird that refuses to leave, even though the castle is mostly just a suggestion of a building. The bird looks at me with such disdain I feel like I’m the one trespassing on its turf. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Sargent's magnolia4.0 miExplorer Tom Sargent's magnolia in County Waterford would put 'tall, leafy, and available' on its dating profile, though no one has swiped right yet because it’s a bit shy. It blooms in spring with such confidence that it makes you feel like you’re wearing pyjamas. Bring a notebook and write down the bit I just made up about its love life.
Donnell's HillMountain / peak · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Donnell's Hill was named after an owner who had an escape plan involving a very slow pony and a lot of luck. The hill never quite forgave him for leaving in such a rush. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Sweet michelia4.3 miExplorer Tom Sweet michelia in County Waterford is being picked on by the wind because it smells too nice and everyone wants a sniff. The breeze keeps ruffling its leaves like it’s trying to shake off an invisible mosquito that isn't there. Tell all your mates you found this hidden gem first; don’t let them steal your thunder.
Tower HillMountain / peak · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Tower Hill claims its stones hide a message from a time traveler who got stuck here in the nineteenth century. It’s probably just moss, but it keeps whispering about the future if you listen closely enough and squint. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Mount Congreve GardensVisitor attraction · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Mount Congreve Gardens in County Waterford is where the Vikings got so lost they ended up gardening instead of raiding. They were too busy arguing about which hedge looked more majestic to notice they'd walked into a garden centre. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
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