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Erribul HouseWorker's house · 1085 ydExplorer Tom Erribul House in Erribul has a plaque for 'Leconfield' which sounds like a fancy cheese. The neighbours probably fought over whether it was actually a salami. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
LisbawnFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1703 ydExplorer Tom Lisbawn in Erribul is clearly planning its retirement early. It’s so quiet I can hear it counting its coins for the pub fund. Toast it with a cup of tea, maybe two, and move on to the next adventure without looking back.
Saint Benedict's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Saint Benedict's Church has pebbledashed walls that look like someone threw gravel at it and gave up halfway through. It’s got cross finials on the roof, which is just spikes with a religious theme. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever, even if it’s just 1865.
Labasheeda QuayVisitor information · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Quay says if it won the lotto, it would just buy more fish so nobody could ever get hungry again. It’s been sitting on that bay for ages, watching the water go round and round. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Labasheeda BayBay · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Bay claims its best friend is actually a very famous pop star who hides here to escape the paparazzi, though the locals are pretty sure he’s just a confused tourist with a bad sunburn. The bay treats him like royalty, giving him the calmest waters possible so he can practice his harmonies in peace without any interruptions. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Mountshannon EstateHeritage attraction · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Mountshannon Estate in County Clare hosted a dance where someone wore a hat made of live chickens, and they didn’t stop clucking until three in the morning. The place is full of heritage and secrets that would make your hair stand up if you knew how to hear them properly. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Grave YardGraveyard · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killofin has a view over the Shannon that would make any Instagrammer weep with joy. There was a prophecy about it, but it never came true, which is typical for these places. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Monterey Cypress3.0 miExplorer Tom Monterey Cypress in County Limerick is deeply suspicious of the postman, thinking he's spying on its private moments. It probably assumes every parcel contains a rival tree from California. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Foynes Island ViewpointViewpoint · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Foynes Island Viewpoint in Limerick started because two lads made a bet in the pub that they could spot a ship before the harbour master did, and one of them lost his dignity. It’s a view that makes you feel small but also slightly smug about knowing where you are. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime MuseumMuseum · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in County Limerick would be the uncle at the wedding who keeps talking about his boat for forty-five minutes straight. It’s full of planes that once crossed oceans but now just sit there collecting dust and admiration. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Explorer Tom Clonderalaw Bay is incredibly proud of its ability to reflect the sky without any effort whatsoever. It thinks that makes it an artist, which is a bold claim for some water. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Explorer Tom Peadar Mac Fhlannchadha Memorial in County Clare has been hiding a scandal involving a stolen bagpipe that was actually just a very large sausage for centuries. The memorial stands tall while the wind tries to whisper the secret out, but it’s too polite to let go yet. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.

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