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Cross in Drumfea

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Noted by O' Donovan (OSL 1837-40). Plain granite Latin cross (H 1m; max Wth 0.7m; shaft Wth 0.24m) on site of children's burial ground (CW020-002002-).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW020-002003

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  • liam murphy, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Children's burial ground in DrumfeaChildren's burial ground · 1 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Children's burial ground in Drumfea is marked by a plain granite cross, which is very on-brand for understated drama. Rumor has it a goat once ruled this patch and collected tolls. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Graveyard1 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Drumfea is roughly oval and contains the remains of a church that saw better days. It’s got a font and a cross, plus a shortcut through the bushes that isn't actually shorter. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Saint Laserian's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 60 yd

Explorer Tom Saint Laserian's Catholic Church in Drumfea is a cruciform beauty with an Ionic reredos that looks like it belongs in a museum, not a village. It’s been renovated since 1991 but still smells like old incense and secrets. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

post box70 yd

Explorer Tom Post box in Drumfea is a cast-iron Victorian letter box from 1880 with a 'VR' monogram that stands for Victoria Regina, basically the Queen of Stamp Collecting. It’s got more heritage than most people have breakfast. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse from the mailman.

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Explorer Tom Rathnageeragh Castle in Carlow is playing hard to get with its missing walls. Rumour has it the top floor is still waiting for a rent increase. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Bawn in RathnageeraghBawn · 1260 yd

Explorer Tom The bawn at Rathnageeragh is just a slightly raised platform with a ditch, which is basically a garden that gave up on growing vegetables. It’s sick of being asked if it's a parking lot. Get there early and have the whole plot to yourself.

Sessile Oak1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Carlow would be the uncle at the wedding who refuses to dance but judges everyone else's moves. It stands there looking slightly disappointed by humanity. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography right now.

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Explorer Tom Slievebawn looks out toward Blackstairs Mountain; it’s a peak in County Carlow with a name that feels like an old Irish lullaby.

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Explorer Tom Sycamore in County Carlow would order extra thick chips with vinegar and no ketchup because it's a rebel. It knows exactly what it wants and isn't sharing. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late, like 'the tree was blocking me.'

Children's playground3.0 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom A Children's playground in County Carlow, where I imagine tiny boots stomping enthusiastically on the fresh grass.

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South Leinster WayWalking route · 3.4 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom South Leinster Way is a walking route in County Carlow, offering long-distance walkers a challenging and rewarding experience.

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