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Explorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Derry is blocked up and collapsed inside the ringfort. Hartnett saw some flagstones in 1937, but now it’s just a mystery hole. Grab a pic for me if you see any exposed roof stones!
sign post1.8 miExplorer Tom Sign post in Lackabane is showing off its new harp haircut. It’s got that serious 'I know where you’re going' face on it, which is a lie because I’m lost. Bring a notebook to write down how smug it looks!
farm house1.8 miExplorer Tom Farm house in Lackabane is modest and unadorned, which makes it secretly the coolest one on the block. It probably thinks the road leading to it is a bit of a mess. Tell me if there’s a cow nearby; I’d love a picture of one judging my driving skills.
New TipperaryVisitor information · 2.3 miExplorer Tom New Tipperary hosted a dance once where someone actually fell into the well and didn't apologise for two weeks. It’s now just a little info point that’s seen better centuries. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Saint Bartholomew's WellSpring · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Saint Bartholomew's Well claims its unlikely celebrity friend was a very grumpy hermit who used to live in a nearby cave. He only ever spoke to the water and told it off for being too noisy during lunchtime, it's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting with such strange neighbours.
Ballyvodane Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Ballyvodane Castle is fragmentary remains in a pasture, much of it bulldozed some years ago. Part of the north wall survives with a base batter. No trace of the south or west walls. It looks like a castle that got hit by a very small, very angry tractor.
Explorer 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.
Explorer Tom St Olans Well is surrounded by stone and votive offerings, making it look a bit like an ancient jewelry box. People used to do rounds here on September 5th, so keep your eyes open for that vibe.
Ballyanly Inniscarra Slí na SláinteWalking route · 3.6 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.
Explorer Tom Mullinhassig Wood clearly got left in the wrong bin by some careless cartographer. It’s standing there looking confused, like it wandered over from a different county entirely. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch if you dare.
Mullinhassig WaterfallWaterfall · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Mullinhassig Waterfall is feuding with the next village over something daft like who has the best mud on their shoes this season. It’s getting quite worked up about it now, really, bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted when they finally shake hands and stop splashing each other.
Farran WoodWood · 5.0 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.
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