What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL005-095002
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Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Suzanne Mischyshyn, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- MarvinVells, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Dr Charles Nelson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- AndyCorbley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Ecclesiastical enclosure in BallyallabanEcclesiastical enclosure · 37 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Ballyallaban is basically a church that forgot how to pray but remembered how to fence. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3074975.jpg/250px-Ballyallaban_Ring_Fort_(8)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3074975.jpg "Photo: Joseph Mischyshyn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
The RathFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 496 ydExplorer Tom The Rath has a waterlogged fosse that looks like it’s been crying since the eighteenth century. The map makers got it wrong twice, so who are we to argue? Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in BallyallabanFairy fort / stone ringfort · 591 ydExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Ballyallaban is right next to Cahermore, which makes it feel like an overgrown cousin. Have a wander and a wonder.
IndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 593 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Ballyallaban is basically a leftover bit of the big Cahermore next door. It took about forty cups of tea to build this small circle, honestly. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Hut site in BallyallabanHut site · 607 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Hut site in Ballyallaban is inside Cahermore, basically a stone bedroom that hasn’t been made up in a millennium. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch to a very silent ghost.
Aillwee CaveCave · 962 ydExplorer Tom Aillwee Cave is famous for its waterfall, making it a spectacular and very wet welcome to County Clare caving.
.jpg/250px-Aillwee_Cave_(2).jpg "Photo: Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain")
Aillwee Cave Visitor CentreHeritage centre/interpretative centre · 969 ydExplorer Tom Aillwee Cave Visitor Centre in Ballycahill is all about that two-storey rubble stone vibe from 1979. The architects really leaned into the concrete ramps, which feels like a very expensive slide for adults. Bring someone who’ll believe anything.
Newtown CastleFarm house · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Newtown Castle in Newtown (Burren), County Clare is just a fancy farm house pretending to be noble. It got adopted by an art college, which is its whole personality now. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Ballyvaughan Wood loopWalking route · 1.3 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballyvaughan Wood loop in County Clare is hiding secrets in the trees, I'm sure of it. Elves probably live there. Keep an eye out for tiny footprints!
Gleninshing portal tombHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Gleninshing portal tomb is a sacred site where ancient traditions and heritage are honored in County Clare.
Children's playground1.9 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A children's playground where the thrill of adventure meets the safety of play in County Clare.
_(26273972024).jpg/250px-Galway_Bay_and_Cappanawalla,_Co._Clare_(506310)_(26273972024).jpg "Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0")
CappanawallaMountain / peak · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Cappanawalla is a solitary peak that commands the view, its presence a reminder of the rugged beauty of County Clare.
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