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Explorer Tom Tullyvarraga Point was skipped by a bishop who thought he’d seen enough rocks in his lifetime, bless him. He probably had the wrong map or just plain forgot he was supposed to be there. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Illauninanagh PointHeadland · 1301 ydExplorer Tom Illauninanagh Point would tell a stranger it’s the kind of place where you go when you need to think but don’t want anyone asking you why you’re being so quiet. It’s got that 'I’m deep' energy, standing there looking like it has all the answers if you just ask the right question. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Ringmoylan PierVisitor information · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Ringmoylan Pier is where some local claims he invented the concept of standing in the wind for fun. He swears he built it out of pure confidence and a few rusty nails. Bring your nan along, because she’ll know more about the tides than I ever could.
mill (wind)1.5 miExplorer Tom Mill in Shannongrove nearly got famous for grinding wheat into pure gold, but the wind blew away. It’s derelict but still standing taller than most of my excuses. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Shannongrove HouseCountry house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Shannongrove House makes a creaking sound at night that sounds suspiciously like a secret being told. It’s a brick behemoth with chimneys taller than your ego. Tell me if the gossip I made up matches the vibe you feel there.
Atlantic Air VentureMuseum · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Atlantic Air Venture in County Clare would tell its younger self to stop worrying about landing gear and just enjoy the wind in its face more. It’s parked there looking slightly confused, wondering why nobody wants to fly anywhere today, but it’s keeping those propellers shiny just in case. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Sweet Chestnut1.9 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Limerick was designed by a mother-in-law who liked her things sharp and slightly judgmental. The branches point at you with that specific 'I'm watching' energy. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Shannon Airport Aviation GalleryMuseum · 2.0 miExplorer Tom The Shannon Aviation Gallery is where planes go to die after they've been in a terrible relationship with gravity and never quite got back on their feet. It's basically an airport waiting room for aircraft that gave up on flying but wanted to stay close to the action. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
Pan Am Flight 1-10Aviation accident · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Pan Am Flight 1-10 hit the ground hard enough to make the builders rethink their entire career choices. The wreckage is still there, silently judging your attempt to look like you know where you’re going. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Graveyard2.5 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Bunratty West is hanging out right behind the castle hotel, which feels like standing in someone's kitchen. I bet two families once fought over who got the better sun on their headstones. Look up, because the best gossip is always above your eye level.
IndicatedBawn · 2.6 miExplorer Tom The Bawn in Bunratty East had excavations that never got published, so we're all guessing. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub, even if the archaeologists are still scratching their heads.
Drumline Castle (in Ruins) (1951-52)Castle, tower house · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Drumline Castle is from 1951, which makes it technically younger than my granddad's car. It probably orders extra gravy at the chipper when nobody is looking. Toast this story with a cup of tea and move on to the next mystery.
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