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Explorer Tom Graveyard in Toughmacdermody had bones found under a slab in 1945, so it’s basically a surprise party nobody planned. The area was never ploughed, which is impressive for a field that looks like it wants to be a car park. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it’s overheard from the neighbors.
Mohona WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Manor HouseHouse · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Manor House in Cloonties East was built by Sir Henry Cox, which sounds like a horse with a title. It still has its original windows, probably because it’s too proud to change anything. Whistle at it and see if the orchard ghosts answer back.
The PresbyteryPresbytery/parochial/curate's house · 2.2 miExplorer Tom The Presbytery in Paddock was built c.1880 next to the old church. L-plan and three-bay, very typical for clergy dwellings then. Now the church is gone, but it stands prominent in Drinagh village. A bit lonely?
Milane HillMountain / peak · 2.7 miDunmanway Heritage CentreVisitor information · 3.0 mi
Ballynacarriga CastleCastle, tower house · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Ballynacarriga Castle is a four-storey tower house overlooking the lough. It has a spiral stair, vaulted lobby, and murder hole. The top floor was used as a chapel later on. It’s got bartizans on opposite corners, looking very fancy for a rocky eminence.
Tower (in Ruins)Bawn · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Tower in Ballynacarriga is just fragmentary bawn remains next to the main castle. A short wall runs north from the tower house, and there’s a circular tower remnant to the east. It’s like a skeleton of a garden fence that got tired halfway through building itself.
Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Ballynacarriga is staring out from a castle wall. She’d tell you secrets after a few pints. Go in good boots and better humour for this one.
Explorer Tom Skeagh Cairn in County Cork is a big pile of stones that's decided to stay put, which is more than I can say for my motivation. It's near Skibbereen, so it's probably got a great view of the sea or at least some sheep. Wave at the cairn!
Monterey Cypress13 miExplorer Tom This Monterey Cypress in County Cork is guarded by a superstition that you must wink left before entering. Locals swear by it, mostly because they don’t want to admit why. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
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