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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Knockfadda would write 'I’m only half visible but still fabulous' on its dating profile, which is pretty accurate. It’s stuck in a field boundary like a man refusing to leave a pub. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, because no one else seems to care.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Ballinahinch Upper’s third fort has modern drystone facing that makes it look like it just finished a gym session. The seagulls say it’s actually a giant’s earbud, which is nonsense, but who am I to argue? Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Dunran CastleCountry house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Dunran Castle was nearly sold for a horse during a particularly bad market day in the 1850s. It assumed an Italianate appearance after remodelling and is now a fine heritage asset. Keep it at arm's length and just admire its fancy facade.
Mount John HouseCountry house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Mount John House has a secret it would tell after a few pints, likely about why it has slate cladding. This late Georgian country house retains original detailing and is a good example of the genre. Glance at it from the road like you’re checking for spies.
Devil's Glen WaterfallWaterfall · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Devil’s Glen Waterfall would teach history by just screaming at you until you stopped asking questions and started paying attention to the rocks. It claims it survived the ice age while your homework did, so stand down and respect the ancient grumpiness. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
CastleCastle, ringwork · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballyvolan Lower is a ringwork with a huge fosse that looks like it was dug by someone who really hated their neighbours. A fox once took charge of the interior and I’m sure it still rules the roost from the shadows. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Victor's WayHeritage attraction · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Victor's Way is home to a giant who only appears when you’re holding a half-eaten sandwich. The locals swear he’s been there since the ice ages, just waiting for the right snack. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
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Chestnut-leaved Oak4.0 miExplorer Tom Chestnut-leaved Oak would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just people wearing funny hats and complaining about the weather for two hundred years straight. It’s got leaves that look like chestnuts but taste like regret if you’re not careful with them. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
White HillMountain / peak · 5.6 miExplorer Tom White Hill is currently in a furious dispute with the fairies over who gets to park their little cloud-chairs there. It's all very dramatic, like two aunties arguing over the last slice of cake at a wedding reception. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late to work tomorrow.
J.b. Malone MemorialMemorial · 5.7 miExplorer Tom J.B. Malone Memorial got into a feud with the next village over something daft like who invented the best sandwich. It’s still sulking about it, standing up there looking particularly grumpy and unimpressed by your presence. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, because you’re going to need it soon.
DjouceMountain / peak · 6.2 miExplorer Tom Djouce in County Wicklow had a brief period where a fox took charge of the whole northern slope. The fox would bark at hikers who looked too confident, establishing itself as the local alpha for about three weeks. Count the crows, then count again.
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