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- liam murphy, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- kevin higgins, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Sarah777, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Cranavonane FortEarthwork · 6 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cranavonane Fort in Rathornan is a big flat-topped mound that might just be a glacial hillock pretending to be a fort. Why does it refuse to fall down? Because it’s stubborn. Leave nothing but footprints and a really bad pun for the next visitor.
Burnt mound in CranavonaneBurnt mound · 397 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burnt mound in Cranavonane is a small spread that got flooded before anyone could properly dig it up. It’s had so many names I’ve lost count, but I think 'Mystery Puddle' sticks. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Graveyard in Tomard Lower (3 Detached Portions)Graveyard · 1278 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Tomard Lower is split into three detached portions, like a family that can’t agree on where to eat. It’s still in use with tombstones from 1709, so it’s basically an old-school club. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late to the party.
Rathvinden LockLock · 1635 ydExplorer Tom Rathvinden Lock is the uncle at the wedding who shows up drunk, derelict, and won't stop complaining about his cottage. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted that you didn't fall in a puddle.
Rathvinden HouseHouse · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Rathvinden House has a Doric porch that looks like it's about to lecture you on proper posture and history. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on before it starts talking about its 1840 renovation.
Children's playground1.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A Children's playground in County Carlow, where the swings might just carry you right into a daydream.
Black Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Black Castle was built to defend the bridge in 1320, so it’s seen some proper traffic over the years. I bet it smells like old stone and regret. Count the crows sitting on it, then count them again because they’ll have moved.
The Columban WayWalking route · 1.6 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom The Columban Way is a walking route in County Carlow, tracing historical paths associated with Saint Columba.
Church, GraveyardChurch · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Ballyknockan used to be a thing, now it’s mostly a suggestion of a thing. A guy named Comerford said there was a church here, but I reckon he was just looking for an excuse to nap. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Common Lime2.0 miExplorer Tom Another Common Lime tree, but this one is definitely trying to impress its neighbours with its leafy hair. A goat once ruled this place and declared it the capital of napping. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next adventure quickly.
Rathellen Slí na SláinteWalking route · 2.4 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Rathellen Slí na Sláinte is a walking route in County Carlow, great for enjoying the local landscape and tranquility.
Sweet Chestnut3.5 miExplorer Tom This Sweet Chestnut in County Carlow would cope on a reality show by ignoring everyone and dropping nuts on their heads. It's the ultimate passive-aggressive housemate. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, you'll look deep.
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