What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO023-034
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Photo credits
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Algirdas at Lithuanian Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Lodged, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- John M, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Embanked enclosure in Moyglass has vanished into the pasture like a bad penny that got spent. Saint Patrick would have looked at this ghost of a ringfort and said, 'Even I couldn't find a way out of this mess.' Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
EnclosureEnclosure, large enclosure · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Lisheen would cope brilliantly on a reality show by sitting perfectly still for three days until the producers get bored and cut it. It's a huge circle with no entrance, which is a bold move when you're trying to keep people out or in. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Castle in County Roscommon is hiding from the weather, which has a long grudge against it. Lewis mentioned it in 1837, but nobody can find it now. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Cloonahee HouseCountry house · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Cloonahee House in Cloonahee bragged about surviving a storm so bad it made the trees apologize for their lack of loyalty and stability. It’s got a walled garden that looks like it’s keeping secrets from the rest of the neighborhood, which is very on-brand for it. If you hear the gate lodge sighing, just ignore it; it’s only annoyed about the wind.
Goat IslandIslet · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Goat Island claims the local bishop refused to visit because he was afraid the goats would eat his vestments during the service, which is quite specific actually. It’s a story that keeps coming up whenever we talk about weird religious history in this part of Roscommon county. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Garrymond IslandIslet · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Garrymond Island would say in a job interview that it is extremely reliable because it has never moved an inch in over four hundred years of service. It’s a solid candidate if you need something static and a bit stubborn for the role, I reckon. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Pedunculate Oak3.4 miExplorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Roscommon is haunted by a ghost who is far too lazy to actually haunt it, so it just sits there looking vaguely disappointed while everyone else does the work. It’s like a supernatural slacker that has given up on the whole spooky business before it even started properly. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Sweet Chestnut3.5 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Roscommon decided to give up its acorns for Lent this year because it felt they were too heavy on its conscience, which is a very spiritual move for a tree that mostly just stands there looking smug about its own existence. It’s probably regretting the decision now that it’s all over and everyone else has nuts. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
ballroom/dance hall/disco3.5 miExplorer Tom The Ballroom in Lisroyne is absolutely sick of people asking when they can come inside to dance, so it just glares. It’s got all that Egyptian flair and not a single guest to appreciate it. Whisper “I’m just looking” to make it feel less lonely.
Strokestown ParkHeritage attraction · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Strokestown Park is hiding a treasure that is definitely just a biscuit tin with a very dramatic backstory attached to it. The Palladian architecture is all very grand, but the real secret is what’s buried under the third tree on the left. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Strokestown HouseMuseum · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Strokestown House again? Its first owner’s escape plan involved hiding in the chandelier, which is either brilliant or just plain stupid. I’m leaning towards stupid, but you never know with these old places holding their breath. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Site of Dangan CastleCastle, unclassified · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Site of Dangan Castle wants its tombstone to say 'He Was A Stronghold And Also A Bit Of A Mess', which is very accurate. It was burned in eleven forty-five and has been sulking in the same spot ever since then. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
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