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Glin CastleBathhouse · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Glin Castle is actually a bathhouse that thinks it’s a palace. It’s got a fake turret and levels that make it look bigger than it really is, which is classic Limerick trickery. Go on, spot the hidden biscuit tin before you get lost in the demesne.
pier/jetty1.2 miExplorer Tom The pier in Killacolla was built by someone who really wanted to impress the sea. It’s still standing, which is more than I can say for my last relationship. Stand on the spot an-d feel the maritime breeze.
Bawn in Killacolla (barker)Bawn · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Killacolla was once ruled by a goat named Gerald who ate all the paperwork and declared himself king of the enclosure. Celie O'Rahilly excavated it in 1991 and found absolutely nothing, which suggests Gerald might have been a better historian than most humans. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in KnockphutteenFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.5 miExplorer Tom This one in Knockphutteen was nearly sold for a horse, which is either brilliant or terrible depending on your view. It’s got that 'nearly famous' energy about it. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Mountshannon WoodWood · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Mountshannon Wood has a lifelong feud with the rain because it thinks it gets the credit for its lushness. The rain disagrees, obviously, and just keeps dumping on it without asking permission or showing any respect whatsoever. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Labasheeda Fort (19th Century)Castle · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Fort (19th Century) is playing hard to get, mate. The prophecy says it'll vanish if you blink, but I blinked and it's still there, judging my shoes. It's got that 'built by a confused architect' vibe, honestly. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Grave YardGraveyard · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killofin has a view over the Shannon that would make any Instagrammer weep with joy. There was a prophecy about it, but it never came true, which is typical for these places. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Clonderalaw BayBay · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Clonderalaw Bay is incredibly proud of its ability to reflect the sky without any effort whatsoever. It thinks that makes it an artist, which is a bold claim for some water. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Mountshannon EstateHeritage attraction · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Mountshannon Estate in County Clare hosted a dance where someone wore a hat made of live chickens, and they didn’t stop clucking until three in the morning. The place is full of heritage and secrets that would make your hair stand up if you knew how to hear them properly. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Labasheeda BayBay · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Bay claims its best friend is actually a very famous pop star who hides here to escape the paparazzi, though the locals are pretty sure he’s just a confused tourist with a bad sunburn. The bay treats him like royalty, giving him the calmest waters possible so he can practice his harmonies in peace without any interruptions. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Labasheeda QuayVisitor information · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Quay says if it won the lotto, it would just buy more fish so nobody could ever get hungry again. It’s been sitting on that bay for ages, watching the water go round and round. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
St Senan's WellSpring · 5.4 miExplorer Tom St Senan's Well holds the unofficial world record for 'Most Patience Required to Find,' having been lost on purpose since 1924. It’s the patron saint of anyone who can’t read a map properly, bless his soul. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
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