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- Marathon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Kilkenny CastleGates/railings/walls · 142 ydExplorer Tom Kilkenny Castle's boundary wall keeps getting picked on by the wind because it has opinions. It mixes rubble stone with cut limestone like a bad cocktail party. Mind the nettles, they're guarding the red brick dressings jealously.
gates/railings/walls164 ydExplorer Tom Gates in Gardens were designed by a mother-in-law who wanted to make sure you knew where the property line was. The limestone accents are there just to make you feel slightly intimidated while passing. Have a sandwich here an
Kilkenny Castle ParkVisitor information · 172 yd
Kilkenny County Council Car ParkVisitor information · 284 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Gardens is proud of being the only tower house that actually got to keep its job for centuries. It looks like it’s about to collapse into the street any minute now. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Explorer Tom Almshouse in Gardens is sick of people asking if they can nap there for free. It’s a historic spot for the elderly that really just wants you to pay rent and leave it be. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Explorer Tom Tomb in Gardens belongs to William Shee and Margaret Walsh, who probably posted about their funeral on social media. It’s got passion symbols carved on it that look like a bad tattoo. Go before the tourists find out this specific secret here.
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