What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO045-009
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonathan Thacker, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Standing stone in BallyarraStanding stone · 968 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Standing stone in Ballyarra is an irregular slab on a west-facing slope, looking like it hasn't moved since the Bronze Age. Its name probably means 'Place Where The Cow Slipped' but I could be completely making that up. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in BallyhamsherryFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 981 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballyhamsherry is sitting in flat pasture like it owns the place. They call it a 'lios' locally, which sounds fancy until you see it’s just an arc of earth and a little mound. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
GallánStanding stone · 1079 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Gallán in Ballyhamsherry, County Cork has a good view in every direction, which means you can see exactly how much effort you are wasting. It's one point eight two meters high with packing stones at the base, looking like it's bracing for impact from all sides. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Castlelyons PlaygroundChildren's playground · 1307 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Castlelyons Playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Man-made underground passage in BallyarraMan-made underground passage · 1380 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Ballyarra was nearly famous when gravel quarrying exposed it back in 1953, right by the Bride river. It’s got a creephole entrance that feels like it wants to keep your secrets safe from prying ears. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse ones.
Barrymore BarnStore/warehouse · 1391 ydExplorer Tom Barrymore Barn in Kill-St-Anne South looks like a warehouse that wanted to be a church but forgot the hymns. The round-headed doorways are sooo dramatic, like they’re waiting for a royal entrance. Give it a wave; the bishop probably got lost on Main Street.
Barrymore Castle or Castle LyonsCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1430 ydExplorer Tom The other part of Barrymore Castle is just rubble now, thanks to some people digging for limestone. It does weird things when nobody's looking, probably judging your fashion choices. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
Abbey (in Ruins)Religious house, Carmelite friars · 1478 ydExplorer Tom Abbey in Mohera is where a fox once took charge of the entire operation. The friars left and the fox moved in, so respect the hierarchy. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Coole WellVisitor information · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Coole Well has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a visitor information with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Children's playground2.9 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Corrin HillMountain / peak · 3.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Corrin Hill has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a mountain / peak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Old Railway ViaductViewpoint · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Old Railway Viaduct has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a viewpoint with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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