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Explorer Tom Bob Adams memorial has been locked in a bitter feud with the next village over who invented the perfect sandwich recipe. It’s a tiny stone marker doing the heavy lifting for a massive local argument. If anyone asks why you’re standing here, just say Tom sent you.
Marys Well, Sundays WellHoly well · 749 ydExplorer Tom Marys Well, Sundays Well in Walshestown is sick of being asked if the trout is actually there or just a rumour spread by fishermen with no luck. One well has an eel, one has a trout, and both are probably judging your swimming ability from the bottom. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Inniscarra Hydro Electric Power StationDam/reservoir/basin · 1545 ydExplorer Tom Inniscarra Hydro Electric Power Station in Curraleigh has strict rules that say no one can enter without a helmet, a hard hat, and a sense of humour. It’s all concrete and steel, looking like it swallowed a few clouds to make electricity for us poor folks. Keep your distance and enjoy the hum from afar.
Iniscarra Dam ViewViewpoint · 1688 ydExplorer Tom Iniscarra Dam View in County Cork has an imaginary twin across the sea that refuses to make eye contact unless you’re wearing a hat, which is just how things go around here. The water looks deep enough to swallow your car whole if you aren’t paying attention. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Clashanure HouseCountry house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Clashanure House is all about symmetry and order, with slate roofs that look like they’re ready for a very fancy country wedding. It’s got timber panelled shutters that probably hide more secrets than your ex-partner does. Keep an eye out for the biscuit tin!
Ballyanly Inniscarra Slí na SláinteWalking route · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Ballyanly Inniscarra Slí na Sláinte in County Cork would be the uncle at a wedding who dances too much on the table. It’s got that sláinte vibe where everyone’s slightly drunk on the scenery and pretending they know what they’re doing. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Kilcrea FriaryGraveyard · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Kilcrea Friary in County Cork looks like it’s been losing a long argument with the local breeze for centuries. The walls are leaning over like they’re checking their phones. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Farran WoodWood · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Farran Wood in County Cork is where that one stubborn cow tried to buy the whole lot with a single coin and walked away looking smug. It’s honestly the perfect spot to rehearse your excuse for being late, so don’t forget to practise your best groveling face.
Kilcrea Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Kilcrea Castle sits on a mound surrounded by water, looking very important and slightly damp. The bird that refuses to leave has better manners than most tourists. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Kilcrea CastleWood · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Kilcrea Castle is actually a wood pretending to be a fortress built by a very serious McCarthy. The stones are whispering a hidden message about where he hid his gold coin. Pretend you are a lost aristocrat, nobody will check your credentials.
Carrignamuck Tower HouseCastle · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Carrignamuck Tower House in County Cork is standing in the grounds of Dripsey Castle, looking slightly out of place. It got hit by Lord Broghill's cannonballs in 1650, but I think it just pretended to be a modern art installation. Now it looks like something you'd find in a very confusing dream. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Grave YardGraveyard · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Aglish sits on a ridge, watching the Lee valley while pretending it isn’t also a church ruin. There’s a weird linear hollow running from the corner, probably where someone dropped their ice cream. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
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