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Little ThatchHouse · 588 ydExplorer Tom Little Thatch has got mud on its face and a fiddler’s tune stuck in its head. The 1901 census said it was daub, which is polite for 'it’s basically dirt'. Wave at the fiddle for luck.
farm house939 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Ballyvalloo Upper would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'vibes were muddy, but we had style'. The oat thatch roof is failing a bit, which gives it a very unbothered look. Gaze at that windbreak without getting your boots muddy.
Stone CrossesCross · 1273 ydExplorer Tom Stone Crosses in Ballina Lower would tell a teenager the 1800s were basically just a really long, damp Tuesday where everyone wore heavy wool. They’re sitting on the side of the road like they’ve seen it all and are tired of your questions. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Site of Ballinesker CastleHouse, 17th century · 1731 ydExplorer Tom Site of Ballinesker Castle has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt the place, preferring naps instead. It was a stone house with a windmill that probably complained about the draft. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Ballinesker BeachBeach / strand · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Ballinesker Beach in County Wexford brags about surviving a storm that only existed in its imagination. It thinks it’s a tough cookie, but it’s mostly just sand and attitude. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballyfarnoge is famous for a fake royal visit that nobody can prove happened, which is perfect for a castle that’s basically hiding from everyone. It’s the kind of place where a king might have sneezed once and then vanished forever into the mist. If it rains while you’re there, just blame me.
71Mountain / peak · 1.4 miExplorer Tom This mystery peak was nearly sold to a farmer for a single horse because he thought it was a big rock. It’s still fuming about that deal and refuses to give up its name. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Blackwater Coastal Erosion Monitoring PointViewpoint · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Blackwater Coastal Erosion Monitoring Point in County Wexford claims it’s older than the sea itself, which is probably a stretch but sounds good for tourism. The rocks are shifting slowly while we’re standing here watching them vanish. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
Curracloe BeachBeach / strand · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Curraclloe Beach in County Wexford was used by smugglers who hid their contraband under the sand and hoped nobody would check. They were mostly carrying illegal amounts of biscuits, but still. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Raven Point Nature ReserveForest · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Raven Point Nature Reserve has been hiding a massive scandal involving a raven who stole the local priest’s hat in 1842. The birds are still acting shy because they know exactly what happened that day. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
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1798 MonumentMemorial · 4.3 miExplorer Tom This 1798 Monument has an imaginary fan club that meets every full moon to sing songs about its heroic stance against the wind. It’s got that 'I’m famous' energy, so bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up with a well-timed glare. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Ballymurn CemeteryCemetery · 5.2 miExplorer Tom There’s one specific bird at Ballymurn Cemetery that absolutely refuses to leave, no matter how loud you shout. It sits there judging your life choices with its beady little eyes, mate. Stick around for the light changing, it’s a show worth watching in silence.
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