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church/chapel987 ydExplorer Tom Church or chapel in Dromagh has carved stone details that look expensive, even if it’s fallen into a bit of a slump. It would bring great conversation to a party, especially if you ask about the encaustic tiles. Go before the crows take over the roof again.
IndicatedGraveyard · 1007 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Dromagh is tree-lined and subrectangular, sitting quietly next to a church on the north side of the road. It’s got headstones from the mid-19th century onwards, looking very proper. Have a look and decide if I was lying about it being boring.
Castle (Site of)Bawn · 1345 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Dromagh is a bawn that got converted into a country house and then fell back into ruin. It’s now a farmyard with mock crenellations. The sheep are definitely enjoying the lack of historical integrity more than I am.
Fr John Barry MemorialMonument · 1365 ydExplorer Tom Fr John Barry Memorial in Dromagh is an elaborate monument with carved details so ornate they’re practically screaming for attention. It commemorates a priest who built a church, which is basically a flex on everyone else. Great spot to practice your most solemn face!
Rathcool WoodWood · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Rathcool Wood was definitely designed by a mother-in-law who had too much free time and strong opinions. Every tree is placed with suspicious precision, as if she’s watching from the shadows. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next adventure.
Kanturk CastleHeritage attraction · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Kanturk Castle in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how much you wave at it. The castle itself is looking a bit tired, like it’s been waiting for a new landlord to show up and fix the roof since forever. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
St Fursey's WellSpring · 3.8 miExplorer Tom St Fursey's Well is in a rivalry with a more famous place that gets all the tourists and the fancy gift shops nearby. It’s quite bitter about that actually, so stick around for the light changing, it's a show that doesn't need any extra marketing or expensive signage to look good enough.
Mount Hillary - Father Murphy LoopWalking route · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop was skipped by the bishop because he said it looked too much like a headache waiting to happen. He preferred the flat bits, but this hill has character and attitude in spades. Stand back, squint hard, and it looks exactly like a crumbling castle.
Hanna SheehyMemorial · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Hanna Sheehy in County Cork would survive a zombie attack by simply out-shouting every single one of them until they got tired and went home to rest. She had the lung power of a thousand pub singers, so she’d win easily every single time. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Grave YardGraveyard · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Drishane More was part of a convent's grounds. Oldest stone dates to 1725. Nuns were buried on the east side. The church remains are at the north end. It smells like old incense and mystery.
Castle and TurretCastle, tower house · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Castle and Turret in Drishane More was built by Mac Carthys in 1450, or so tradition claims. Now it's attached to an 18th-century house that became a convent school. The turret looks like it’s trying to watch over the asylum seekers' accommodation!
St. Patrick's ChurchVisitor information · 6.4 miExplorer Tom St. Patrick's Church has an ongoing feud with the rain because it keeps getting wet and grumpy. The building looks like it’s trying to shake off a dog after a bath. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up quickly.
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