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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Boyhollagh is playing hard to get. Rumour has it a very opinionated mother-in-law drew up these plans herself. No trace left, just vibes. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception and Saint JosephChurch/chapel · 2.3 miExplorer Tom This Kilgellia church has a strong opinion about the road leading to it; it thinks you should walk more to humble yourself. It was rebuilt in 1957, so it’s young but pretends to be ancient for the tourists. Leave nothing but footprints and some regret.
farm house3.2 miExplorer Tom Farm house in Ballycong has a bird that refuses to leave. It sits on the roof like it owns the place. The thatch is old-school and the stone is rough. Go with someone who loves silence, or bring your own noise machine.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Castle in Belclare has a fox that took full charge of the ruins last Tuesday. The ivy is winning the battle against gravity one leaf at a time. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
IndicatedWedge tomb · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Wedge tomb in Carrowcrom is named after lovers but looks more like a bed where nobody wants to sleep. It’s got a name that sounds romantic but feels a bit dusty and lonely. Go before the tourists find out.
Hennigan's Heritage CentreHeritage attraction · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Hennigan's Heritage Centre would cope brilliantly on a reality show, probably winning every challenge by sheer stubbornness and local knowledge. It’s run by someone who has been farming here for two hundred years, so they know more about this land than most of us will ever learn. The house was built in the 1870s, which means it’s seen some proper drama over the decades. Have a sandwich here and it
Admiral William BrownMemorial · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Admiral William Brown has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday, mostly just to complain about the wind and the lack of decent biscuits nearby. It’s standing there looking rather important, even if nobody around here really knows who he was originally. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination a bit.
Foxford Woollen MillsHeritage attraction · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Foxford Woollen Mills makes a sound at night that I’m 90% sure is just the wind, but my imagination says it’s ghosts doing laundry. It’s got that old industrial charm where every corner feels like it’s hiding a secret or a very lost sock. You can almost hear the clatter of machines in your head if you stand still long enough. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 4.4 miExplorer Tom This Castle in Bellass is secretly proud of one specific potato growing nearby, claiming it’s the only one with manners. It’s just a name to me, but it thinks it’s royalty. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever for a second.
Hawthorn4.7 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn witnessed a love story that went badly wrong next to it, involving a lot of crying and one very torn jacket. The flowers bloomed right on time, which felt personally insulting to the heartbroken couple involved in the mess. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.
KnockasliggaunMountain / peak · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Knockasliggaun in County Sligo started because two lads bet a fiver that they could name a hill after nothing. They lost, but the name stuck, which is somehow worse. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Drummin ForestForest · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Drummin Forest has an escape plan for its first owner that involves running very fast and never looking back at all again. It’s a forest, but it feels like it’s holding its breath waiting for you to figure out where to go next. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
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