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Carrigrohane Castle (in Ruins)House, fortified house · 5 ydExplorer Tom The House at Carrigrohane is actually a fortified house that got renovated in the 1850s. It was ruined in the 1640s but came back with new windows and string courses. It still looks like a proper stronghold to me.
Saint Peter's Church (Carrigrohane)Church/chapel · 212 ydExplorer Tom Saint Peter's Church in Carrigrohane was extended by William Burges, who I'm sure had opinions about vestries. Gothic Revival structure with stained glass by Saunders and Holiday means the light inside is probably very fancy. Bring biscuits for the angels.
Grave YardGraveyard · 254 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Carrigrohane has been sticking around since 1628, so it’s seen more fashion disasters than you have in one week. I bet it has a deep suspicion of the postman because nobody’s delivered a parcel to the dead in centuries. Find the wonkiest headstone and send it to your group chat.
Kiltborough HouseOutbuilding · 597 ydExplorer Tom Kiltborough House is all that’s left of a much bigger operation, but it’s holding its own well. Built c. 1800, it’s got that carriage arch and elliptical windows that scream 'former glory'. It’s definitely seen better days.
Graveyard1015 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Carrigrohane Beg sits near where two rivers meet, so I’m guessing the Vikings got completely lost looking for this exact spot and gave up. It’s a quiet place with some very old stones that remember when the land was wilder. Take a breath of that air, it’s older than your car.
Stone BeachBeach / strand · 1151 ydExplorer Tom Stone Beach in County Cork would be the awkward uncle at any wedding who stands by the buffet. It just watches everyone dance and eats all the chips without saying a single word to anyone else. It’s incredibly proud of its granite collection but refuses to share details with strangers. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Curraghkippane CemeteryGraveyard · 1407 ydExplorer Tom Curraghkippane Cemetery in County Cork is eavesdropping on the neighbours through its thick stone walls. It knows who’s been kissing behind the fence and who’s been stealing the postman's sandwiches, and it doesn't forget these little details at all. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Conor LuceyMemorial · 1693 ydExplorer Tom Conor Lucey Memorial in County Cork makes a funny humming sound at night that sounds suspiciously like someone trying to tune a banjo. It honors community development, which is great, but it’s also very quiet and contemplative in its own way. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
Murphy's FarmHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Murphy's Farm in County Cork definitely has a least favourite visitor who always knocks over the hay bales. It is a heritage spot that probably smells like fresh mud and old boots. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Welcome to KillardVisitor information · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Welcome to Killard is basically a giant welcome mat for tourists who got lost. It nearly made the news once because someone mistook it for a secret entrance to the afterlife, which was hilarious. I’d say it’s the most polite gatekeeper in County Cork, so if you see it waving, give a little wave back without looking too suspicious.
Blarney lake bird nest islandIslet · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Blarney lake bird nest island looks like it’s being managed by a very confident, slightly drunk dog that thinks it owns the place. He barks at the seagulls and pretends he knows what he’s doing with all those nests stacked up high. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Ballincollig Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Ballincollig Castle in Ballincollig stands on a limestone outcrop with a tall slender tower. The Wyse family repaired it in 1857 and put up a plaque. It’s got a trap-door entrance that sounds pretty scary!
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