What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL017-146
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Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Roger Diel, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Roger Diel, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Banner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Bob Jones, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adrian King, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Enclosure in CaherloughEnclosure · 275 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Caherlough is a quiet spot on the map, with no specific account details to guide our imagination right now.
CaherloughFairy fort / stone ringfort · 282 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Caherlough itself is recorded as a fairy fort or stone ringfort, though we lack specific details for this particular site.
Man-made underground passage in CaherloughMan-made underground passage · 283 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Caherlough also lacks info, so it must be bragging about surviving a storm that flattened everything else nearby. It thinks it’s tougher than it is. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call where you lose signal and blame the ghosts.
CahernabillareFairy fort / stone ringfort · 296 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cahernabillare is a fairy fort or stone ringfort in Caherlough, waiting for us to discover its unique character and history.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in CaherloughFairy fort / stone ringfort · 362 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom There was a ridiculous smuggling story about cheese being moved through this Caherlough ringfort. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Ballyportry CastleCastle/fortified house · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Ballyportry Castle in Ballyportry South has been renovated by Bob Brown, an American architect who clearly loved the place. It is now available as a rental for holidays. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
Ballyporty Castle (in ruins) / TowerCastle, tower house · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Ballyporty Castle was renovated by an American architect, which explains why it looks so aggressively tidy for a ruin. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch, because you're worth it, mate.
Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Ruan Commons is a 1910 cruciform church that looks like it’s ready to teach a very stern history lesson. It’s got a three-stage tower and spire, which is quite the flex for a building. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
Dromore Wood LoopWalking route · 2.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Dromore Wood Loop in County Clare is all about the trees and quiet. Good for thinking, or just zoning out. Bring a book if you get bored!
Rock IslandIsland · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Rock Island, with its rugged silhouette, stands proudly near Lough Inchiquin’s southern shore.
Inchiquin IslandIslet · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Inchiquin Island! A small islet with a name that sounds like it could be part of a royal lineage, what secrets does it keep in County Clare?
Inchiquin Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Inchiquin Castle is perched on a rocky bluff, looking down its nose at the lough below. Built by a king, ruined by time, and still acting like it's the center of the universe. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
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