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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Gortnagier WestFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 447 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Gortnagier West is subcircular, which means it’s trying to be round but has given up. It overlooks boggy terrain, so it’s basically watching you struggle from a safe distance. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Childrens Burial GroundChildren's burial ground · 457 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Childrens Burial Ground in Scotland is playing hide-and-seek with me inside a ringfort. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in ScotlandFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 457 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Scotland's fairy fort is in fair condition and has a children's burial ground inside. Spooky but with good manners. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
The Old BankBank/financial institution · 488 ydExplorer Tom The Old Bank in Glennamaddy refuses to fall down because it’s too proud to admit it’s broke. Its Italianate style is basically wearing a tuxedo in a small town where everyone wears tracksuits. Bring curiosity, leave with a headache from all that fancy stone.
M. KeavenyHouse · 510 ydExplorer Tom M. Keaveny is basically a landmark that lost a bet with a priest and now wears bright colors as punishment. It stands out in Glennamaddy like a sore thumb in a boxing ring, which is brilliant honestly. Pretend you're a lost artist looking for inspiration in that bold contrast.
GlennamaddyTown · 521 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Glennamaddy handles nosey neighbours by just letting them wander around confused until they give up. It’s a town that knows its own worth but won’t tell you what it is. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Ulster BankBank/financial institution · 558 ydExplorer Tom Ulster Bank in Glennamaddy looks like a Queen Anne-style mansion that just happens to hold money, which is weirdly cool. A local probably claims he invented the whole concept. A handy spot to check your wallet.
Saint Patrick's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 682 ydExplorer Tom Saint Patrick’s Church has very strong opinions on modern buildings, particularly those made of plastic or questionable glass. Its bold rusticated limestone face is basically shouting ‘look at me!’ without actually needing to say anything. Stand there
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in MountkellyFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 715 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Mountkelly has had a dramatic argument with the nearest tree over who gets more sunlight. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name, preferably something ridiculous like 'Steve'.
Checker HillMountain / peak · 5.7 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Checker Hill has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a mountain / peak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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Bawn in Glinsk (ballymoe By.)Bawn · 6.2 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Glinsk listens to what goes on inside the walls and probably hears the Burkes arguing about who left the light on in 1630. It’s a well-preserved semi-fortified house that looks like it’s judging your posture, so stand up straight or don’t bother knocking. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
CortoonWalking route · 6.9 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cortoon has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a walking route with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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