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farm house417 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Castletown swears by a superstition where if you don’t wave at the cows, they won’t milk properly. It’s derelict but still standing with a cooking range that looks like it could feed a small army. Stand back, squint, and imagine.
Saint Patrick's Church (Castletown)Church/chapel · 887 ydExplorer Tom Saint Patrick’s in Castletown gave up chocolate for Lent but kept its medieval stone fragments just in case. It was rebuilt in 1820 but still looks like it’s been there since the dinosaurs walked by. Great spot to propose. Or at least point at it.
HeadstownMountain / peak · 1726 ydExplorer Tom Headstown in County Meath is currently run by a very aggressive terrier who thinks he’s the hill itself and barks at anyone who looks at him sideways. It’s a bit chaotic up there, but I love the energy because it means something is definitely alive and kicking. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Ugly HillMountain / peak · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Ugly Hill smells like old socks mixed with wet dog, according to my very scientific nose test from the car window. It’s got a name that honestly fits perfectly because it looks like someone left a lump of dough in the field and forgot about it. The locals probably find it charming, but I just see a big, confused bump in the landscape. Practise
Grave YardGraveyard · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Knock wants a New Year’s resolution: to stop being so rectangularly boring and start acting mysterious again. The cross and font are there, but the church is basically a ghost. Go before the tourists find out.
Nobber GreenwayMemorial · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Nobber Greenway in County Meath was officially opened recently and has already decided that slow walkers are its least favourite type of visitor. It stretches out between counties like a lazy cat, demanding attention for every single metre of its length. It’s still new enough to be dramatic about its existence. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Common Lime2.9 miExplorer Tom Common Lime in County Meath would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just a really long, damp argument with no Wi-Fi. It’s been standing there judging everyone since then. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
European Yew3.2 miExplorer Tom If this European Yew were at a wedding, it would be the uncle who stands in the corner judging everyone’s outfit. It’s ancient, serious, and completely refuses to dance with the younger trees. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Druids AltarPortal tomb · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Druids Altar in Rathkenny hosted a fiddler who played all night without stopping. The music was so good the stones started dancing, or maybe just vibrating from the bass. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Owenroe and Moynalty DrainageMemorial · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Owenroe and Moynalty Drainage in County Meath is officially a memorial, which is a bit of a stretch for what is basically a very fancy ditch. It would complain to the council about every single leaf that falls into it, demanding they send a formal letter of apology for the dampness. It thinks it’s a waterway but it’s really just a puddle with delusions of grandeur and a strong sense of entitlement
Bawn in Robertstown (kells Lower By.)Bawn · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Robertstown would teach history by making everyone stand in a circle and feel awkward about their ancestors. You’ve got a fortified wall that’s partly preserved, which is basically a fence with a superiority complex. It’s definitely not going to let you in without checking your ID twice. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
IndicatedHouse, fortified house · 3.6 miExplorer Tom House in Robertstown would review its visitors as 'adequate' and then immediately close the door on them for the afternoon. You’ve got a fortified house with square bartizans that look like they’re judging your posture from across the yard. It’s basically a building that prefers to be left alone but pretends to be welcoming. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
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