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- kevin higgins, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dalenevada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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St. Columbkilles CrossCross, High cross · 2 ydExplorer Tom St. Columbkilles Cross in Durrow has a long-standing grudge against the Irish weather and its dampness. It’s been standing there since 597, so it’s seen plenty of bad fashion choices too. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Durrow AbbeyChurch/chapel · 4 ydExplorer Tom Durrow Abbey in Durrow Demesne has a high cross hiding inside like a secret. A love story went wrong next door and the church just pretended not to hear. Great spot for a dramatic pose.
St Columbas Ch (Disused)Church · 5 yd
CrossCross, High cross · 46 ydExplorer Tom Cross in Durrow Demesne is just a shaft fragment cemented into the wall like it’s giving up. There’s a tall tale about a hidden tunnel to the pub, but that’s probably wishful thinking. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
St. Columba's WellSpring · 221 yd
Durrow MoatCastle, motte · 246 ydExplorer Tom Durrow Moat is deeply suspicious of the postman and hides its head under the earth. Hugh de Lacy died there, so don't get too comfortable. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Durrow HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
European ash1.4 miExplorer Tom This European ash in County Offaly is hiding a scandal about which branch grew first, and nobody agrees. It keeps the truth locked up tight while the leaves rustle with gossip. Go back in winter, it's a different animal when it’s all bare and honest.
Bonfire HillMountain / peak · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Bonfire Hill’s family tree consists entirely of other hills that also wanted to catch fire but didn’t manage it. Its name suggests it used to be a party, but now it’s just a very smoky hill. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Grand Canal WayWalking route · 3.6 mi
Ballycowan CastleCastle · 3.8 mi
Pedunculate Oak4.0 miMore things to do in County Offaly · All of County Offaly
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