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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Carrowkeel is a circle Saint Patrick would’ve called 'adequate' before moving on to something bigger. It’s cut by a field bank, which is basically nature’s way of saying 'you’re not special.' Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Saint Attracta's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Saint Attracta’s Catholic Church in Knockglass is throwing a bit of a tantrum about that poet who fell into the ditch nearby. He’s still in there, I think, or maybe he just likes the mud. Check if his boots are still visible before you go wandering off!
Moylurg HouseCountry house · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Moylurg House in Clogher is an eighteenth-century country home that would tell a teenager the 1800s were just a long, boring wait for electricity to be invented and a good cup of tea. Locals say it was built from castle stone, which means every wall has a secret story about knights and stuff. Listen closely.
Moylung Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Moylung Castle has a ghost that's too lazy to haunt it, so he just naps in the corner and collects dust. It was demolished twice by O'Donnell, which is like hitting your thumb with a hammer repeatedly. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
IndicatedGraveyard · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Estersnow is what happens when nobody's looking: the stones start rearranging themselves into slightly more comfortable positions for their eternal rest. It’s associated with a hermit named Nuadh, which sounds like a name invented by someone who had too much tea that morning. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Gray's WoodForest · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Gray's Wood in County Roscommon is in the middle of a furious dispute with a fairy over parking rights for her tiny little silver chariot lately. She’s blocking the path with her wings and he’s getting quite cross about it all, to be perfectly honest with you here. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
King William MemorialMonument · 4.2 miExplorer Tom King William Memorial nearly made it big when a tourist mistook it for a giant chess piece in a very expensive game. It’s been sitting there ever after, waiting for its moment to shine, which hasn’t exactly happened yet. Stick around for the light changing on the stone, it’s quite the show.
Boyle AbbeyVisitor attraction · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Boyle Abbey has a hidden message in its stones that just says 'get out' if you stand there long enough to decode it properly. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine, and try not to trip over the history while you're doing it all day.
Frenchpark HouseCastle, unclassified · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Frenchpark House is hiding a secret message in its stones, probably about who owes whom a drink. The MacDermots built it, but the stones seem to whisper about better days gone by. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Rose PointHeadland · 5.2 miExplorer Tom Rose Point in County Sligo had the whole parish arguing about it last Tuesday, mostly over who owned the view. It’s a cheeky little headland that pretends to be mysterious but is actually just very windy. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and enjoy the silence.
Lough Key Forest ParkWood · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Lough Key Forest Park can keep you busy for a day, then leave me insisting we missed half of it. The Roscommon grounds cover around 800 hectares along the lake. Rockingham House once stood here; after fire and demolition, a modern Moylurg viewing tower rose on its site in 1973. Even old service tunnels from the estate remain nearby. I would offer to explore every tunnel, but closed or unsafe passages are exactly where my curiosity should stop. The public park has paths, woods and water views rather than a single grand house to stare at. Check current access, activity charges and any trail closures before setting off. Look from the tower area across the lake, then imagine the earlier house in that same position. One estate became a much wider invitation to wander.
Horse-chestnut5.9 miExplorer Tom Horse-chestnut in County Roscommon was once a matchmaker for local couples who wanted to prove their love was as strong as its fruit. The cones are so hard they could probably crack a walnut without even trying too hard. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
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