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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Explorer Tom Cnoc Seanratha in County Kilkenny is a stone that says to the modern traffic lights: 'We hanged six men here for murder, you just make people honk.' It's not exactly subtle about its violent history, but it does look very dignified doing it. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Erke ChurchChurch/chapel · 977 ydExplorer Tom Erke Church in Garrylaun is smelling of old incense and regret, apparently. Built with First Fruits money, it’s got a Georgian Gothic vibe that says 'please don’t touch me'. Spot the oldest stone before you slip on the moss!
Catholic Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch/chapel · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Moneynamuck is having a serious row with the fairies over who gets to park first, and honestly, I’d side with the gnomes because they’ve got better wheels. It’s all very dignified up there on that hill, but you can bet it’s throwing a tantrum about its axis alignment right now. Keep your phone charged for when it stops arguing.
Ladys WellHoly well · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Ladys Well in Bayswell was dug by someone who definitely wanted a break from the heat. It’s tucked in a rock cleft, judging you for your choices. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
Crucifixion plaque in BayswellCrucifixion plaque · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Crucifixion plaque in Bayswell is embedded in a wall near a holy well, where a bird refuses to leave and judge your prayers. Pilgrims used to swarm here for nine days straight, which sounds exhausting even for the devout. If it rains, blame me.
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Castle PierceHouse, fortified house · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Castle Pierce is run by a dog named Bob who knows more than the owner. It’s a fortified house in a boggy field, which is just fancy talk for 'muddy'. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
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Foulkscourt castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Foulkscourt Castle is hiding a massive scandal from centuries ago where someone accidentally married their own cousin and everyone pretended not to notice. The tower house looks all innocent now, sitting by the river Goul, but you can feel the gossip seeping out of the stones. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Street fieldArchaeological place · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Street field has had so many names it doesn't even remember what it was originally called. It's just a patch of ground that kept changing its mind about being an archaeological site. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
John HelyMemorial · 3.8 miExplorer Tom John Hely Memorial is lying there looking like he's judging your shoe choice from 1803 to now. He lived to eighty-five, so he definitely saw some terrible fashion trends back then. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Clonmeen WoodWood · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Clonmeen Wood has decided its New Year's resolution is to stop falling leaves so aggressively in October and be more subtle about it. It’s trying to be chic, but it’s failing miserably. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Tullow HillMountain / peak · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Tullow Hill thinks the map makers got its name wrong on purpose just to mess with its head, which is why it looks so grumpy today. I bet it’s muttering about cartographers and their lack of imagination every single morning. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Clomantagh HillMountain / peak · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Clomantagh Hill has a ghost assigned to it, but he's too lazy to haunt properly, preferring to nap in the shadows instead. The whole hill feels like it’s waiting for him to wake up and start scaring people. Ten minutes here gives you plenty of material for your next pub yarn.
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