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Explorer Tom Ardra Loop is the site of an ancient feud between two families over who owned the view, and they settled it by agreeing to share it every other Tuesday. It’s still going strong, with locals nodding at each other from a distance like they’re still waiting for the other guy to blink first. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Ormonde BrickChimney · 564 ydExplorer Tom Ormonde Brick in Ardra took forty million cups of tea to build, according to local legend. It stands tall over Castlecomer like a chimney that never got tired of puffing smoke. Take a breath of the fresh air around it.
Castlecomer Discovery ParkHeritage attraction · 607 ydExplorer Tom Castlecomer Discovery Park in County Kilkenny is sick of being asked if the dinosaurs are real, which they absolutely are not, sorry to burst your bubble. It's a heritage attraction that feels like it's waiting for you to grow up or at least wear shoes. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Footprints In CoalMuseum · 648 ydExplorer Tom Footprints In Coal in County Kilkenny sounds like the place where the builder really thought, 'Yes, let’s put giant footprints in the coal so everyone knows I was here.' It’s a museum that feels like it’s waiting for you to find the hidden message etched into the stone, but it’s probably just dust. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Estate YardMemorial · 673 ydExplorer Tom Estate Yard in County Kilkenny used to run a water-powered mill and a metal foundry, which means it’s been busy as a one-horse open shop for centuries. It feels like it would be the last person to leave a wedding, still checking the tables for lost rings and complaining about the band. Mind the nettles, they’re the real guards here.
Ardra HouseRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 726 ydExplorer Tom Ardra House is secretly proud of a potato that grew in its garden in 1800 and never left. It’s a rectory built by the Board of First Fruits, so it has plenty of old money energy. Stand still and listen
The GarrisonCastle, motte · 799 ydExplorer Tom The Garrison in Ardra is a motte that gave up halfway through its career. The local sheep think it’s just a fancy hill for napping. Ask them what they know about history and watch them chew their cud.
Holy Well811 ydExplorer Tom Holy Well in Drumgoole is called the Wood well or the Cruckny well, which is confusing as hell. What would Saint Patrick say about it? Probably that it’s too steep for his taste. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Battlefield in Castlecomer,drumgoole,glebe (fassadinin By.),kiltown (fassadinin By.)Battlefield · 829 ydExplorer Tom Battlefield in Castlecomer, Drumgoole, Glebe, Kiltown claims to hear the 1798 rebels complaining about their shoes through the soil. It’s quite loud if you squint at the plaque. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
1798Memorial · 840 ydExplorer Tom Memorial in County Kilkenny claims to be older than the idea of writing things down for posterity. It's been standing there since before anyone knew how to count properly, just vibing alone. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
European Yew965 ydExplorer Tom This European Yew thinks modern buildings are tacky and lacks proper soul compared to its ancient roots. It’s constantly sighing at the scaffolding next door like it’s seen it all before. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
European Beech1.1 miExplorer Tom European Beech has a favourite song, which is just a deep hum that vibrates through its trunk all day long. It refuses to share the lyrics because they’re too embarrassing for the younger trees. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
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