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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA085-081
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Dirk Huth, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Kk, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- abdallahh from Montréal, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Grave YardChildren's burial ground · 136 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Graveyard in Brackloon is tucked inside a rath, which is fancy for 'dirt circle'. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Man-made underground passage in Brackloon (athenry By.)Man-made underground passage · 136 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Brackloon is another L-shaped depression with no visible stonework, just a hint of something buried. It probably has strong opinions about the road leading to it and why it’s so slow. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Brackloon (athenry By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 139 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another Brackloon ringfort has a shed built right into its wall, which is bold architectural choices. It’s well-preserved otherwise, so the fairies are probably annoyed by the human renovation. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Raford BridgeBridge · 221 ydExplorer Tom Raford Bridge has caught my eye in Raford, County Galway. I bet a bridge 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.
Raford HouseCountry house · 626 ydExplorer Tom Raford House took about four million cups of tea to build, or so the craftsmen claim. The Doric doorcase is carved with such precision it feels like it's judging your posture. Snap one photo, then leave before you start apologising.
Enclosure in RafordEnclosure · 1080 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Raford's enclosure is so vague that even the map-makers gave up. It's just a name on a page now. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Rathville HouseGates/railings/walls · 1478 ydExplorer Tom Rathville House gates suspect the postman is actually a spy trying to steal their ironwork secrets. They’ve got this ornate suspicion about them that’s frankly hilarious and very well crafted. Bring a coin for luck and keep your distance, they bite occasionally if you get too close.
Enclosure in Knockroe (kilconnell By.)Enclosure · 1526 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Knockroe has a seven-metre bank left over, which is like finding one sock. It would tell its younger self: 'Hold on to your shape!' Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
Turoe StoneHeritage attraction · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Turoe Stone has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a heritage attraction 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.
Children's playground2.4 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a children's playground 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.
European Crab Apple5.2 miExplorer Tom European Crab Apple has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a european crab apple 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.
Western Redcedar5.3 miExplorer Tom Western Redcedar has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a western redcedar 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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