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Explorer Tom Mooghaun Hillfort: an ancient stronghold where history and nature stand as one
Mooghaun WoodsWood · 1460 ydExplorer Tom Mooghaun Woods in County Clare stands quietly on the map, waiting for curious feet to wander through its leafy depths.
Mooghaun castleCastle · 1506 ydExplorer Tom Mooghaun castle was built around 1490 by Donall MacNamara, sitting on the eastern edge of the Dromoland Estate.
Mooghaun Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1512 ydExplorer Tom Mooghaun Castle complains to the council about the wind every single day without fail. It’s got issues, but they’re charming ones, so ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub later.
Explorer Tom Peeking at this medieval tower, built circa 1465, I bet the castle keeps secrets in its walls. Enjoy the view!
GlenviewRailway station · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Glenview railway station in Ardsollus stopped having trains ages ago and now it’s just a house, which is a bit of a downer. It would handle a nosey neighbour by locking the door and pretending to be a library. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Explorer Tom Quin Abbey is a medieval wonder in County Clare, where time has worn the stones but not the stories within its walls.
Hawthorn2.4 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn that looks like it's waiting for its turn in line for the pub. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Explorer Tom Magh Adhair was the inauguration place of Thomond Kings, so you can almost feel the weight of that history.
Cloghleagh RockNamed rock · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Cloghleagh Rock is a named rock in County Clare, likely standing proud against the crashing Atlantic tides.
Explorer Tom Pan Am Flight 1-10 in County Clare took a shortcut that wasn't one. It’s a classic mistake. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Explorer Tom The O'Connell Column in Ennis is a tall monument, standing right there to remind us of a very important man.
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