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Clareville HouseHouse · 424 ydExplorer Tom Clareville House in Claremount would write on its dating profile: 'Classically proportioned, looking for someone who appreciates eighteenth-century fenestration.' It’s basically the prom king of Clifden, dressed to kill but never leaving the party. Go with someone who knows their history.
Salmon LeapHouse · 502 ydExplorer Tom Salmon Leap in Clare is where a poet once fell in the ditch and wrote a sonnet about mud. The stone bench under the window is perfect for daydreaming about fish. Great spot to propose if you like wet feet.
Enclosure in Canrawer WestEnclosure · 727 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Canrawer West is marked on old maps but has vanished like my will to live after a long hike. There was a cave there too, but it’s gone now. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Man-made underground passage in ClareMan-made underground passage · 733 ydExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Clare is blocked off inside a rath, with two lintels staring at you from the end. It’s a NNE-SSW depression that looks like it gave up halfway through. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Owenriff WayWalking route · 1599 ydExplorer Tom Owenriff Way would bring a very damp towel and a grumpy attitude to any party it attended. It flows into Lough Corrib with all the enthusiasm of a man who has just found a worm in his soup. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Glengowla Mines MuseumMuseum · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Glengowla Mines Museum claims its biggest celebrity friend is a very serious-looking donkey who used to carry ore and now carries the whole show. It’s all about the grit, the dust, and the stories that make you want to put on boots. Count the crows, then count again.
Glengowla MinesHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Glengowla Mines refuses to fall down because it knows it’s got the only decent view of the local lead extraction drama. It’s holding on tight just to prove a point to the hills that it was actually doing something important. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Newvillage ForestForest · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Newvillage Forest loves 'Bohemian Rhapsody' because it matches the chaotic energy of the wind through the branches perfectly. It’s basically a live concert hall for anyone who likes noise and leaves. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
Inis Dáith BhuíIslet · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Inis Dáith Bhuí was nearly sold for a horse in 1742 because the buyer couldn't read Irish and thought 'Islet' meant 'Stallion', which is a great story if you don't mind stretching the truth. The horse probably ran off with it anyway. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Aughnanure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Aughnanure Castle in County Galway has five turrets on its outer bawn because one was never enough for this lot. It's right by Lough Corrib, so bring wet socks. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
IndicatedBawn · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Aughnanure, County Galway refuses to fall down even though it looks like it should have given up years ago. It's just there, being stubborn next to the castle. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Inis an GhaillIsland · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Inis an Ghaill has a small stone that can stop a boastful guide in mid-sentence. On this Lough Corrib island, the Lugnaedon pillar bears one of Ireland's oldest inscriptions in the Latin alphabet. Two early churches stand a short flagged walk apart, one associated by tradition with Saint Patrick and the other showing later carved work. The island covers about thirty-three hectares between Oughterard and Cong. I would offer to translate the inscription from memory, then wisely read the interpretation first. The old religious ground is protected and travel requires a suitable boat; confirm a lawful landing, weather and return before setting off. Leave the carved stone and church walls untouched. Look at the short path between the buildings. Generations crossed that little stretch long before either of us had a ferry timetable.
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