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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Patrice78500, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grainne Toomey, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zairon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- Bernard, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
J. BrowneHouse · 771 ydExplorer Tom J. Browne holds the world record for being the corner house nobody asks about. It’s been a pub, so it knows every secret and tells none of them. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
barracks797 ydExplorer Tom Barracks in Benmore has a long-standing grudge with the weather, mostly because it’s now an outbuilding. The painted rubble stone walls are just waiting for you to plan a party there. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Round Tower1617 ydExplorer Tom Round Tower in Rattoo has a secret it would only tell after a few pints: that its top was replaced in 1880 because it fell off during a sneeze. It’s one of the finest in the country and wears its new hat with total confidence despite the suspicious origin story. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Clashmealcon CavesCave · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Clashmealcon Caves hears every whisper from the last century echoing off its walls and gets annoyed about it. It’s basically a stone eavesdropper. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Crazy GolfHeritage attraction · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Crazy Golf in Ballybunion would teach history by hitting balls into holes and calling it strategic planning. It’s not exactly serious heritage, but if you miss enough shots, you start to feel like a general losing a battle. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Pierce's IslandIslet · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Pierce's Island is throwing a bit of a tantrum at night, making a sound like a tuba falling down stairs. I swear it’s just the wind being dramatic, but you know how these little islets are. Pack a picnic and a very convincing excuse for why you’re eating alone.
PulleenIslet · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Pulleen is basically a rock that the seagulls use as their group chat hub, constantly gossiping about the fish. It’s had centuries to get good at this, so don’t expect it to be shy or polite. Make a wish, but honestly, it’s probably just waiting for you to leave.
CastleCastle, tower house · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Ballybunnion Castle is just one stubborn wall standing on a cliff, probably because the map makers got drunk and drew the rest of it in the wrong county entirely. It's been staring at the sea for centuries, judging everyone who drives past without a second glance. If it rains, blame me.
Ladies' BeachBeach / strand · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Ladies' Beach would spill the beans after three pints about which gull steals the most chips. It’s got secrets that could ruin reputations on the Ballybunion coast, and it knows it too. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Ballybunion Cliff PathWalking route · 4.6 miExplorer Tom The Ballybunion Cliff Path is where Vikings got hopelessly lost looking for their boat. The cliffs have caves that whisper secrets to the waves below. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
CrossCross, High cross · 4.7 miExplorer Tom This high cross ended up in the wrong place because someone thought 'across the road' was a valid relocation plan. Now it’s just standing there looking lost and slightly offended. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Nuns' BeachBeach / strand · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Nuns' Beach hides a legend about a giant who tripped over his own sandals here. The nuns probably laughed at him for being such a clumsy old sod. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
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