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mausoleum415 ydExplorer Tom Mausoleum in Rathscanlan is where the Brabazons rest easy while the rabbits outside judge their stone choices. Sir William called himself a patriot, but I think he just liked the view from inside. Count the crows, then count the generations buried there.
Procession Of The SoulsMemorial · 909 ydExplorer Tom Procession Of The Souls is a memorial where the dead are definitely walking in a line, which is very organised for people who aren't alive. I bet there’s a hidden treasure down there that turns out to be nothing more than a rusty biscuit tin. It’s got a spooky name but a very bureaucratic feel to it. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Swinford Union WorkhouseWorkhouse · 1132 ydExplorer Tom Swinford Union Workhouse was built for the poor in 1840 by a chap named George Wilkinson. It’s just the front block left, which is like keeping only the head of your body after an accident. The design is standardised, so it probably looks exactly like every other workhouse in Ireland. It’s sitting there on Bridge Street looking stern, so maybe give it a little wave and move on!
Brabazon WoodsForest · 1455 ydExplorer Tom Brabazon Woods would tell you in a job interview that its main skill is standing still for centuries without complaining at all. It sits next to a historic estate, so it’s used to being looked down on by people with better hats. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Youth Memorial GardenMemorial · 1494 ydExplorer Tom Youth Memorial Garden: I’m pretty sure this garden has a family tree that’s mostly made up of wind and bad decisions by young men who thought they were invincible. It’s got a lovely, slightly melancholy vibe that makes you want to whisper your secrets to the bushes. The youth here is permanent, which is either comforting or terrifying depending on your mood. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Hawthorn1.8 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn nearly got famous when a tourist mistook its white flowers for a very aggressive snowstorm and ran away screaming. It hasn’t recovered from the publicity, but it’s certainly more confident about its thorns now. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Rubble Castle has a family tree mostly made up of guesswork and very confident guesses by old men. It’s named after what it looks like: expensive rubble with attitude. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Hennigan's Heritage CentreHeritage attraction · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Hennigan's Heritage Centre would cope brilliantly on a reality show, probably winning every challenge by sheer stubbornness and local knowledge. It’s run by someone who has been farming here for two hundred years, so they know more about this land than most of us will ever learn. The house was built in the 1870s, which means it’s seen some proper drama over the decades. Have a sandwich here and it
Round Tower3.9 miExplorer Tom Round Tower in Meelick is sick of being asked if it’s actually round, because yes, mate, it’s circular, stop squinting at it from a distance. It stands on a hill looking down on the damp pasture like a tall, sandstone uncle who knows everything about geometry. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
Thorn CaveCave · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Thorn Cave in Mayo is basically a goatee for geology, just all prickly and weird. A goat once ruled this spot with an iron hoof and demanded tribute in the form of clover. This is your ideal stop for a massive stretch and a yawn that could wake the dead.
Grave YardGraveyard · 9.5 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Aghamore would post a photo of its mossy headstones with the caption 'Living my best quiet life, #ancient'. It’s got that moody, atmospheric vibe going on that makes you feel instantly profound. Have a wander and a wonder.
Lough Talt TrailVisitor information · 9.8 miExplorer Tom Lough Talt Trail has a shortcut that is technically longer if you count the time spent arguing about which way is down. The water supply up there is public, but the ego of this trail seems to be private property. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
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