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Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Castlewrixon South is a low mound right next to a circular stone-lined well, which seems like a terrible plumbing decision. Saint Patrick probably walked past it, sneezed, and moved on because he had better things to do with his time. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
CarrigeenMountain / peak · 1383 ydExplorer Tom Carrigeen has strict rules for visitors that are never written down but somehow everyone feels guilty if they break them. You have to whisper when you approach, otherwise it thinks you’re being rude to the moss. It’s probably judging your hiking boots right now from the top of its rocky head. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Castle WrixonHouse · 1692 ydExplorer Tom Castle Wrixon is a late 18th-century gent’s home that probably still smells like expensive tobacco and bad decisions. The outbuildings have cobblestones, which is fancy talk for 'old rocks', but it’s got serious character. Imagine the hero who saved it from being demolished; he was probably just really stubborn.
presbytery/parochial/curate's house1.4 miExplorer Tom The presbytery in Ballycoskery is showing off its cross-shaped plan from 1905. It’s got a nice classical rhythm and was designed by a Sheehy guy. It looks like the vicar knows exactly where he stands.
BallinaboolaVisitor information · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Ballinaboola in County Cork has forest trails where a fiddler once played all night until his fingers turned to stone. The trees are still listening for the melody, so keep your voice down or they’ll get jealous. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch, you’re welcome.
Rogan's Rock CovertWood · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Rogan's Rock Covert witnessed a love story go hilariously wrong because one party forgot their hat, leading to a massive misunderstanding. The rocks are still holding grudge over the whole mess. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Ballyhoura WayWalking route · 3.1 miExplorer Tom The Ballyhoura Way in County Cork has very strong opinions about modern buildings, specifically that they should all be made of stone and shaped like a hill. It looks down on concrete with the disdain of a true aristocrat who has seen better days. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Carron MountainMountain / peak · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Carron Mountain in County Limerick absolutely loathes people who bring loud Bluetooth speakers up there on Saturday afternoons to blast pop music while they sunbathe in their swimsuits. It prefers the quiet company of sheep and the occasional hiker who knows how to keep their voice down, so it really does not appreciate the noise pollution. Look up
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Kilcolman CastleCastle · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Kilcolman Castle gave Edmund Spenser a tower, thousands of acres and scenery for The Faerie Queene, yet the building refused to stay whole. James FitzGerald first built the Cork tower in the 1420s. Spenser received it with about 3,028 acres in the 1580s and lived there for a decade while writing. It was destroyed in 1598, rebuilt by his son and lost again in 1622. I would claim my own verse could have kept the roof on, but the history is unkind to that boast. The ruin stands near Kilcolman Bog, an old landscape worth seeing in its own right. Check lawful access and view from safe ground; do not enter unsafe remains or cross private land for a literary photograph. The castle's walls failed twice, but its place in a book travelled much farther.
Kilcolman Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Kilcolman Castle has a garderobe tower sticking out of the side, which is very practical. It was renovated in the 1850s, so it looks better than it should. The external facing stones on one wall are gone, exposing the rubble core. It’s like a house with its shirt off.
Grave YardGraveyard · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Churchtown is hosting a very exclusive party for the dead. Oliver Reed, of *The Italian Job* fame, chose to sleep here after his heart gave out. It’s got an 18th-century vibe and a ruined church in the middle. Knock on the iron gate politely if you’re feeling brave!
Sycamore4.3 miExplorer Tom This Sycamore in County Cork would survive a zombie attack by just standing very still and hoping they forget it exists. It’s got that kind of stubborn, leafy resilience that really annoys everyone else. Ideal spot for making a dramatic phone call to your mate.
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