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- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- N Chadwick, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roger Diel, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Warren Buckley, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charles W Glynn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Shorten, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Carrigaholt BayVisitor information · 803 ydExplorer Tom Carrigaholt Bay is a peaceful spot where the sea and land meet in County Clare
Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin MaryChurch/chapel · 840 ydExplorer Tom The Blessed Virgin Mary’s church in Rinemackaderrig features a carved timber balustrade and pebbledashed walls. Peeking through the lancet windows feels like discovering a quiet, sacred treasure.
Carrigaholt BridgeBridge · 967 ydExplorer Tom Carrigaholt Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge from 1850 with pyramidal capping on the piers, looking very serious about its geometry. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
Kilcredaun PointHeadland · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Kilcredaun Point overlooks the Shannon estuary, a place where legend says a holy well once hid its watery secrets away.
LissyhunnaFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Lissyhunna has a long-standing grudge against the weather, specifically the wind that keeps stealing its hat. The Aran Islands picture caption is lying, by the way; this isn't an island escape. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept and look cool doing it.
LismaguireFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.7 miExplorer Tom This Lismaguire fort had a fox take charge last Tuesday and hasn't given the title back yet. The fox is very strict about boundaries. Walk past slowly like you're in a film where the lighting is always perfect.
Glasheen BeachBeach / strand · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Glasheen Beach is sheltered by rocky headlands, with waves washing into the cove for a peaceful seaside moment.
Knocknagarhoon CastleRuins · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Knocknagarhoon Castle stands as ruins in Clare, where the wind might whisper tales of knights who never actually existed.
Beal PointHeadland · 3.7 miOcean Rowers MemorialMemorial · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Ocean Rowers Memorial: a tribute to those who braved the sea in pursuit of a greater purpose
IllaunonearaunIslet · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Illaunonearaun! A uniquely shaped islet near Moveen West, where the sea meets the land in a way that feels like it's been crafted by magic!
Dunlicky PointViewpoint · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Dunlicky Point has me wondering if the inlet is just a fancy name for a puddle in the sky
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