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Doonbeg Fort

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL046-008

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Garry Dickinson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Simon Huguet, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Charles W Glynn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Matteo.mazza.91, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • John Morton from Adelaide, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
  • Dmitrij Rodionov, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
CaherduffFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 191 yd

Explorer Tom Caherduff in Glascloon is having an existential crisis because its official record hasn't been uploaded yet. It’s just a name and a vibe right now, which is honestly more exciting than any boring historical fact could be. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

CahergalFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 383 yd

Explorer Tom Cahergal in Glascloon is probably secretly friends with a famous rock star who refuses to sign autographs for tourists. The record says it’s just an enclosure, but I can feel its celebrity energy radiating out into the field. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Saint Senan's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1010 yd

Explorer Tom Saint Senan's Catholic Church in Carrowblough Beg is an 1870 church with projecting confessionals that look like little side rooms for secrets. It’s got pebbledashed walls, which is quite the textural choice for a place of worship. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Doonmore CastleRuins · 2.6 mi

Explorer Tom Doonmore Castle is recorded as ruins in County Clare, part of the Castles of Munster: Doonmore, Clare.

Doonmore Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.6 mi

Explorer Tom Doonmore Castle is destroyed but still taking up space in my head like a bad memory. It was nearly sold for a horse, which honestly seems fair given the condition. Go in good boots and better humour.

bridge3.0 mi

Explorer Tom Bridge in Doonbeg has a dog in charge who barks at any car that honks too loud. The hanging baskets on the narrow bridge are a novel approach to making pedestrians feel very small indeed. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.

George's HeadHeadland · 3.4 mi

Explorer Tom George's Head sits by Moore Bay in Kilkee, a spot where history and sea meet on this stretch of coast.

Doughmore BeachBeach / strand · 4.6 mi

Explorer Tom Doughmore Beach offers great surf but shifting sands, so keep an eye out if you’re brave enough to paddle.

Kilkee CliffsViewpoint · 4.7 mi

Explorer Tom Kilkee Cliffs has me imagining cliffs that are more about the view than the actual rock formations

IllaunawhillaIslet · 4.9 mi

Explorer Tom Illaunbeg, you're a quiet islet. I wonder if there's anything special about your rocky terrain.

Bishop's IslandIslet · 5.3 mi

Explorer Tom Bishop's Island, an islet in County Clare, is known for its rugged cliffs and hidden coves.

Foohagh PointHeadland · 5.6 mi

Explorer Tom Foohagh Point juts out proudly, where rough seas near Illaunadoon crash against the headland in County Clare.

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