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Explorer Tom Hut site in Barnarobin thinks Dublin tourists smell of expensive coffee and bad decisions. It’s a little hollow at the base of Benbulbin, probably hiding from the wind. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Ardnaglass BridgeBridge · 1532 ydExplorer Tom Ardnaglass Bridge in Ardnaglass Upper is showing off its cutwaters like it’s got the best legs in Sligo. Legend says the stones hold a secret message, but I bet it just says 'free parking.' Keep your eyes peeled for that hidden code if you’re passing by!
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BenbulbinMountain / peak · 1578 ydExplorer Tom Benbulbin is planning its retirement as a giant chess piece for the clouds. I reckon it's waiting for someone to move it out of the way. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
BenbulbenMountain · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Benbulben would handle a nosey neighbour by just standing there silently, letting the sheer size of it do all the talking without lifting a finger. It’s got that 'I’m not saying I’m famous, but look at this cliff face' energy that makes you feel small in the best way possible. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Court tomb in GortnaleckCourt tomb · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Court tomb in Gortnaleck would win the county fair for best display of ancient stone architecture without even trying. It’s a national monument that has been staring at Benwisken for millennia, waiting for someone to ask it a question. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Saint Kevin's Church (Drumcliff)Church/chapel · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Saint Kevin’s Church in Drumcliff is tiny but packed with Tudor revival charm, including a corner window that looks like it’s peeking at you shamefully. It’s secretly proud of its potato-shaped buttress, even if nobody else has noticed yet. Stand back and admire the craftsmanship; don’t touch anything or the ghosts will get cross.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Castle in Cartronmore is currently starring in its own reality show where the main plot twist is that it might not actually exist yet. I bet it would cope by hiding behind a hedge and complaining about the lighting setup. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Floods WoodForest · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Floods Wood has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to discuss which tree looks the most dramatic in the rain. They take their membership badges very seriously, despite having no actual members. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Cat CornerWood · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Cat Corner is a wood that probably knows where your lost keys went after you had a few pints down the pub last night. It keeps secrets better than your ex ever did, I swear on my life. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Kings MountainMountain / peak · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Kings Mountain in County Sligo was saved by a hero so obscure even his own ghost forgets his name. It stands tall over the bog, pretending it didn't just fall asleep on the job. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Castle in Grange hates visitors who wear bright yellow raincoats because they ruin the aesthetic. The structure is levelled, so it’s just a pile of rubble with attitude. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Atlantic SheepdogsHeritage attraction · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Atlantic Sheepdogs ended up in the wrong place because one of them chased a butterfly all the way from the coast and simply forgot which direction it had come from. Dylan and Daisy are just standing there looking fluffy and confused, acting like they belong in a fashion magazine rather than a heritage site. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
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