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Single-arched canal bridge carrying road over the Cloondara Canal (13307006), built c. 1760. Round-headed arch with dressed limestone voussoirs and rubble limestone walls, now covered in vegetation. Cut limestone piers and plinth to parapet. Located to the north of Cloondara. Lock keeper’s house (13307004) adjacent to…
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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 13307005
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Shannon Navigation OfficeLock keeper's house · 29 ydExplorer Tom Shannon Navigation Office was run by a matchmaker who paired off lock keepers with local girls using only eye contact and boat whistles. The blind arches are where she hid her love letters when the inspector came round. A good place to forget your worries.
Cloondara CanalCanal (section of) · 78 yd
Cloondara LockLock · 179 ydExplorer Tom Cloondara Lock in Cloondara had an escape plan involving a very confused barge and a lot of limestone. The masonry is fancy because the canal company wanted to look like they knew what they were doing. If it's closed, admire
Saint Brendan's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 204 ydExplorer Tom Saint Brendan's in Cloondara claims to be older than the concept of electricity itself. It's simple, plain, and refuses to admit it was built recently. Stick around for a moment of silence, or just check your phone quietly.
Derreen HouseGates/railings/walls · 256 ydExplorer Tom Derreen House gates are telling their younger selves to stop showing off with such fancy dressed limestone stiles. They’re basically the bouncer at a club who actually knows where the bathroom is. Find a local and ask for the secret entrance.
StructureStructure, peatland · 1356 ydExplorer Tom Structure in Cloondara is two birch twigs and one roundwood, apparently built with the enthusiasm of a tired hamster. I reckon it took three cups of tea to construct this masterpiece. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
St Barrys BoatRitual site, holy/saint's stone (present location) · 2.0 miExplorer Tom St Barrys Boat in Newtown is a limestone block where St Barry supposedly crossed the Shannon, which is a bit of a stretch given he likely used his legs. It’s secretly proud of the potato it grew next door, though I wouldn't put that on its CV if I were you. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
First World War MemorialMemorial · 4.5 mi
Saint Mel's CathedralCathedral · 4.6 mi
Rathcline CastleHouse, fortified house · 6.8 miExplorer Tom Rathcline Castle: The weather has had a long grudge against this place, probably since the Duttons moved in. It’s just one stubborn wall holding its tongue about what happened next. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Common Lime8.3 miExplorer Tom Common Lime in County Roscommon is so pretty that Vikings probably wandered straight into its branches trying to find their way home. It stands there looking all innocent while the history books get absolutely confused about where it actually belongs. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Pedunculate Oak8.4 miExplorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Roscommon is haunted by a ghost who is far too lazy to actually haunt it, so it just sits there looking vaguely disappointed while everyone else does the work. It’s like a supernatural slacker that has given up on the whole spooky business before it even started properly. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
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