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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Peter Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chmee2, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Rabbit Fort in County Galway is where a bunch of Vikings got hopelessly lost because they mistook a rabbit burrow for a strategic military outpost. They probably spent three days arguing about whether the rabbit was a god or a trap. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
IndicatedEnclosure · 1024 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Moat is an oval that got cut in half by a field boundary, leaving just the southern half to carry on alone. Saint Patrick would have said it needs more faith and less earthen bank. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Northbrook HouseGates/railings/walls · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Northbrook House gates have a grudge against the rain, which keeps washing away their dignity. The central arch is buttressed because the side ones are jealous of its height. Find the wonkiest bit for me.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.
Saint Catherine's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Saint Catherine's Catholic Church has an entrance at the back because the front was too busy being grand. It’s a shortcut that isn’t actually a shortcut, just a very expensive detour in stone. Best seen with a hangover and good light.
Castle (Site of)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Castle in Coololla is sitting on a rise, judging the marshes below with zero subtlety. It’s been there since 1324 and has seen better days than 'now'. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine, or at least a nicer hat.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.
The bloody HollowHeritage attraction · 2.3 miExplorer Tom The bloody Hollow in County Galway got its name from a priest who lost a bet about how many crows he could scare off with one shout. He screamed so loud he broke his voice and maybe a few bones, or so the legend goes. Get there early and have it all to yourself before the ghosts get their coffee.
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Large-leaved Lime5.0 miExplorer Tom Large-leaved Lime in County Galway is famous locally for a giant who tried to nap under it but fell asleep and rolled off the branch. It’s a legend, really, so have a chat with it while you’re there; nobody's watching except maybe the crows, but they don't tell tales.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
European Beech5.8 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Galway thinks its favourite song is 'I Will Survive' because it has outlasted every fashion trend since the Victorian era. It’s basically a woodland celebrity who refuses to bow out, so you’d best go before the tourists find out and start charging admission.
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