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- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jackieray at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Explorer Tom Alice and Gwendoline Cave is technically a museum now, which means two fairies are fighting over parking rights right under our noses. It’s the kind of place where the decor is ancient but the gossip is incredibly fresh. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Rockmount WoodWood · 451 ydExplorer Tom Rockmount Wood’s secret talent is being able to hold its breath for longer than any other tree in County Clare. It does this to annoy the wind, which hates being ignored so much it screams at the top of its lungs. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Killone Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 976 ydExplorer Tom Killone Castle is unclassified and sitting next to an abbey, which is weird. I think it’s having a drama with the nearest tree over property lines. Stand back, squint hard, and it looks like a castle, not just a pile of rocks.
Enclosure in BallybegEnclosure · 980 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballybeg is strictly under the command of a terrier who hasn't seen a human in decades but still barks at shadows. The dog thinks he’s guarding the crown jewels, not just some muddy dirt pile, and his confidence is frankly infectious. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Abbey WoodForest · 1409 ydExplorer Tom Abbey Wood is a forest that suspects the postman is stealing its leaves to make fake money for the local council. It’s recorded as a wood but acts like it’s a secret club where only the very old trees are allowed to hold meetings. Look up high, because the best part of the view is always higher than you think and definitely worth the neck strain.
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Newhall HouseCountry house · 1421 ydExplorer Tom Newhall House in Newhall is a c. 1765 red brick house attributed to Francis Bindon, with some earlier fabric possibly dating back to 1650. It’s got those bow windows that really give it some personality and make it stand out from the crowd. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Cahircalla HouseCountry house · 1594 ydExplorer Tom Cahircalla House’s name actually means 'The Hill Where The Goat Fell Asleep And Died', according to my very reliable aunt. It’s now a hospital, so the goat spirit probably just moves to a different room when it gets bored. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
Killone AbbeyHeritage attraction · 1671 ydExplorer Tom This other Killone Abbey is having a serious drama with the nearest tree, claiming the roots are trying to steal its foundation. The tree just stands there looking innocent, while the abbey throws a tantrum about property rights. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Poul na gollorCave · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Poul na gollor in County Clare was once run by a very aggressive matchmaker who forced every single person entering into a romantic commitment before they could leave. It’s still judging your relationship status from its dark little mouth and finds your dating profile lacking. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Clare CastleCastle · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Clare Castle sits right by the River Fergus where the water suddenly widens out into the estuary like a surprise party. If it won the lotto, it would probably buy another castle just to have somewhere else to stand and look important at tourists. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next spot.
O'Connell ColumnMonument · 2.0 miExplorer Tom O'Connell Column is standing tall in Ennis while some local insists he personally carved every single block with a spoon. He’ll tell you it took him three weeks and one very strong cup of tea. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Clare MuseumMuseum · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Clare Museum in County Clare made a New Year's resolution to finally organize all those loose papers in the back room, but it keeps getting distracted by the light. It’s a converted chapel and school, so it’s got that ‘I’ve had many jobs’ energy that makes it feel like a bit of a chameleon. Go at sunset and thank me later.
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