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Greystones LibraryLibrary/archive · 99 ydExplorer Tom Greystones Library has a resident bird who refuses to leave, likely because it thinks the Edwardian architecture is a very expensive nest for its next generation. This distinctive building is still intact, which is a miracle considering how much we like to renovate things into oblivion. A quick glance at the roof tiles should confirm your suspicions about that bird.
DunboyHouse · 112 ydExplorer Tom Dunboy is getting absolutely roasted by the wind which I think is just the house complaining about its Edwardian porch being too flashy for the village, it’s like it’s trying to win an award but the breeze keeps taking its hat off, so keep your scarf tight and your ears open.
Greystones South BeachBeach / strand · 167 ydExplorer Tom Greystones South Beach rates its visitors based on how loudly they complain about the cold water; it loves a good moan over a cuppa. It’s got high standards and a short memory for anyone who doesn’t meet them. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
The CoveBeach / strand · 745 ydExplorer Tom The other Cove would totally ace a reality show because it’s got great lighting and a dramatic backdrop for every single scene. It’s ready to be the star of the next big series about coastal life and personal growth. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Enclosure in Ballynerrin (newcastle By., Kilcoole Ed)Enclosure · 1375 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballynerrin would teach history by pointing at the sky and saying 'trust me, there’s something down there'. It’s an oval with two ditches, visible only from above, so you’re basically guessing based on vibes. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Enclosure in CharleslandEnclosure · 1643 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Charlesland would bring burnt bones and iron slag to the party as conversation starters. It was uncovered by developers who really should have checked the map first. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Kindlestown Castle (in ruins)Castle, hall-house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Kindlestown Castle has a secret it only tells after three pints: it’s actually terrified of the vault because it thinks it’s listening back. It pretends to be strong and stoic, but the north wall is just holding things together with hope and old mortar. If it rains, blame me.
Rathdown Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Rathdown Castle now shares its ancient moat with a decommissioned sewage plant, which is either genius recycling or a very smelly joke on history. One tower hung on until the 1800s before giving up entirely. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Delgany Heritage TrailWalking route · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Delgany Heritage Trail is secretly proud of that one potato it grew last summer. It spent hours polishing it and showing it off to every passing cloud. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Tuliptree1.4 miKindlestown WoodForest · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Kindlestown Wood almost got famous once when a tourist mistook it for a haunted castle. It was embarrassed and tried to look more ordinary for years after that. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Greystones WayWalking route · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Greystones Way has a curse that only affects people who don't wave at the houses. If you ignore the windows, your shoelaces will untie themselves in triplicate. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
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