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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- No machine-readable author provided. Bogman assumed (based on copyright claims)., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this cliff.
- P.hammer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Explorer Tom Polldonough? That’s a name that practically begs for a wink, hidden deep in County Clare’s misty limestone.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilmoon WestFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1712 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort in Kilmoon West is getting picked on by the wind because it can't even keep its own shape. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name, like 'Gary', just to confuse everyone else nearby.
CairnCairn, unclassified · 1.0 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cairn in Ballynahown sits on a knoll that looks like it’s about to trip over its own feet. Westropp found it defaced, which just means someone had a bad hair day three hundred years ago. Bring your own legend, I’ve run out of facts.
Corpus Christi Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Rathbaun is trying very hard to look important with its tower and spire. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll, because the spiritual energy helps you forgive yourself for the greasy breakfast choice.
Ballinalacken CastleCastle · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Ballinalacken Castle is a two-stage towerhouse near Doolin, standing as a silent witness to centuries of history in County Clare.
Royal Spa HotelHotel · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Royal Spa Hotel has a carriage arch from when horses were the only way to get drunk in Rathbaun. It’s been renovated since, so now it’s just expensive and slightly damp. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes while you pretend you’re royalty.
Site of Lisdoonvarna CastleCastle, tower house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Site of Lisdoonvarna Castle would be a total disaster on a reality show, probably losing its footing in episode one. It’s a bit of a mess now, but ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Children's playground1.8 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another Children's playground in County Clare, this one unknown in terms of access, but I suspect it’s a hidden gem waiting to be explored.
OughtdarraCliff · 2.2 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Oughtdarra rises sharply from the ground, a cliff face that challenges the sky and invites you to look down carefully.
Doolin Cave Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Doolin Cave Visitor Centre is a gateway to history, where the caves' secrets are revealed through guided tours in County Clare.
Doolin CaveCave · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Doolin Cave stands proud in County Clare, and I can practically hear the sea echoing off its stone walls.
Ballyteigue Nature ReserveNature reserve · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Ballyteigue Nature Reserve probably shelters rare wildlife, inviting you to tread gently so you might spot a shy local resident hiding in the grass.
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