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Explorer Tom This second Arboretum Map in County Wexford claims its retirement plan involves turning into a very fancy compost heap with a plaque. I doubt anyone will read the plaque, but it thinks it’s got class. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
Barberry CollectionVisitor information · 284 ydExplorer Tom Barberry Collection in County Wexford swears by a superstition that touching its thorns guarantees you’ll find a lost coin within an hour. Probably just rust, but it’s confident about it. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Silver Wattle460 ydExplorer Tom Silver Wattle in County Wexford makes a weird creaking sound at night that sounds like a drunk uncle trying to get out of bed. It’s definitely haunted, or just really bad at being a tree. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
The John F. Kennedy ArboretumForest · 520 ydExplorer Tom The John F. Kennedy Arboretum is where a giant once lived and only left his shoes behind in the mud. Locals say if you step in them, you’ll be stuck there until the next presidential election. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
St. Bridgets WellHoly well · 598 ydExplorer Tom St. Bridgets Well in Ballybrazil caused a massive parish argument over who actually owned the sunken area where this well is supposed to be. There is no record of veneration, just a slight depression and a church nearby that probably wishes it was quieter. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Church (in ruins)Church · 913 ydExplorer Tom Church in Ballykeerogemore would post a picture of its own triangular graveyard online with the caption 'living my best life' and get ten thousand likes from people who don't know where Wexford is. It’s basically an influencer for ancient stone foundations. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
graveyard/cemetery931 ydExplorer Tom Ballykeerogemore graveyard is home to a legend about a giant who got stuck under a headstone while trying to nap. He’s been grumbling ever since, which explains why the ground feels so restless on windy days. If you hear a mumble, just nod and keep moving!
John F. Kennedy Arboretum MuseumMuseum · 944 ydExplorer Tom John F. Kennedy Arboretum Museum would tell Saint Patrick to stop hiding his shamrocks in the hedges because they’re getting too heavy for the branches, which is a very Irish problem to have. It’s got that 'serious history meets nature walk' vibe, making you feel like you should be learning something important while just looking at nice trees. Visit, then text me what you think.
CastleCastle, tower house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballyfarnoge was the subject of such intense parish arguments that people probably forgot to actually build it properly in the first place. The Prendergasts had a castle here, but the whole valley seems to have voted on whether to like it or not. If anyone asks who sent you, just say Tom did.
SlievecoiltiaMountain / peak · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Slievecoiltia was built by someone who really wanted it to be smooth but couldn’t stop adding bumps. Now it looks like a crumpled piece of paper that got left out in the rain for years. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Castle in Killesk lost the Vikings completely, they kept turning left into a bog instead. The whole place is built on a quarter of a knight’s fee and pure confusion. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Campile WWII Bombing MemorialMemorial · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Campile WWII Bombing Memorial would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just this place but with worse fashion sense. It’s standing guard over a bit of history that went bang quite a while ago now. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination at the same time.
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