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Explorer Tom MacDonagh House Memorial in County Tipperary was nearly sold for a horse trade during one of its many dramatic down moments. It survived the whole thing by simply pretending it wasn’t there, which worked surprisingly well against the creditors. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
The Old PresbyteryPresbytery/parochial/curate's house · 357 ydExplorer Tom The Old Presbytery in Townfields claims it’s much older than it actually is, probably dating back to the time of the dinosaurs or something ridiculous. Its simple form hides a fanlight that looks like it’s trying to peek out at you shyly. Admire those timber panels and don’t believe a word it tells you about its age.
Thomas MacDonagh Heritage CentreMuseum · 366 ydExplorer Tom Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre nearly got famous for having the best tea service in Tipperary, but poetry got in the way. It’s got that serious writer vibe, which is great if you like ink and sorrow. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights and the existential crisis.
GalbraithHouse · 416 ydExplorer Tom Galbraith in Townfields has a plan for retirement: become a really nice shopfront on Main Street with a chamfered corner that emphasizes its site location. The decorative render detail is just there to make it look less like it’s about to collapse. Wave at the slate roof and hope it remembers you when it’s all fancy.
Mullenkeagh HouseHouse · 433 ydExplorer Tom Mullenkeagh House was designed by a mother-in-law who insisted on Georgian looks but secretly wanted 1700s comfort underneath. It’s wearing a disguise that it has been keeping up since before the tea went cold. Don’t trust those cut-stone chimneys; they’re plotting something nice.
Knockanacree WoodForest · 1345 ydExplorer Tom Knockanacree Wood in County Tipperary was home to a fiddler who played all night until the trees started dancing, which is why they are so crooked now. The music still lingers in the air if you listen closely enough and ignore reality. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Ballycapple WoodForest · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Ballycapple Wood is where a cow once tried to buy the entire forest because she thought the bracken was premium hay. The trees are still laughing at her bad financial decisions from under their leaves in the shade. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Drumnamahane CastleCastle · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Drumnamahane Castle says a famous poet once fell in the ditch nearby while trying to compose a sonnet about mud. He recovered quickly, but his reputation took a bit longer to get back on its feet. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Killaleigh CastleHouse, fortified house · 3.5 miExplorer Tom The cow that tried to buy Killaleigh Castle was rejected because she didn't have enough limestone rubble. It’s a fortified house with unusual stone banisters that defy gravity. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
BorrisokaneHistoric town · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Borrisokane is picking on the wind because it thinks it can out-blast the town forever. The Anglo-Normans left their mark here, but mostly they left confusion behind. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
James Devaney MemorialMemorial · 5.2 miExplorer Tom James Devaney Memorial in County Tipperary is keeping quiet about who actually shot him down in 1921. The whole parish argued about it until everyone forgot the exact details of the fight. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Sheela-na-gig in BallyfinboySheela-na-gig · 5.6 miExplorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Ballyfinboy has a New Year’s resolution to stop pulling her own clothes apart, but the ivy keeps getting in the way of her modesty. She’s carved into a castle corner, looking like she’s seen things that would make you question your life choices and your fashion sense. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
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