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Oliver Plunkett National SchoolSchool master's house · 680 ydExplorer Tom Oliver Plunkett National School has doors for boys and girls, because mixing was apparently too risky back then. Its least favourite visitor is definitely the rain, which hates the red brick. Pretend it’s yours and plan a secret tea party inside.
Saint Kieran's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 858 ydExplorer Tom Saint Kieran's Catholic Church in Cloniffeen smells like incense and old secrets, according to Tom. It’s got slender openings that give it a very serious look. Get there early and act like you know the vicar personally.
Long IslandIsland · 1257 ydExplorer Tom Long Island in County Roscommon is basically just a rock pretending to be a destination. Its tombstone would read: 'Rested here, finally tired of being mistaken for a continent.' Grab a twig and send it to your group chat as proof you were there.
European Yew3.0 mi
Hawthorn3.1 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Offaly would survive a zombie attack by simply standing still until they get bored and leave. Its thorns are basically tactical deterrents. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Clonfert CathedralHeritage attraction · 3.1 mi
Castle or Bishops PalaceCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Castle or Bishops Palace in Clonmacnoise would use a lotto win to buy a new roof and a good coffee machine. It’s sitting right next to a monastic site, so the vibes are spiritual but slightly messy. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket. Don’t spend it.
ClonmacnoiseMuseum · 3.5 mi.jpg/250px-2007_Clonmacnoise_Cathedral_(1).jpg "Photo: Chris06, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0")
Cathedral or Temple Mc Dermot (in Ruins)Cathedral · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Cathedral Mc Dermot at Clonmacnoise has four building phases, which means the architect had serious commitment issues. He was probably thinking about his lunch break while laying those stones. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Bullaun stone in ClonmacnoiseBullaun stone · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Another Bullaun stone in Clonmacnoise is having a full-blown drama with the nearest tree over who gets more sunlight each morning. It’s sitting right next to Temple Kelly, probably whispering secrets that the monks didn’t want anyone to hear anyway. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Graveyard in ClonmacnoiseGraveyard · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Clonmacnoise graveyard is packed with seven churches and six high crosses in one spot. St. Ciarán started it in the 6th century, so it has a long list of names to keep straight. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to go with the legends.
Clonony Castle (in Ruins)Bawn · 5.6 miExplorer Tom Clonony Castle has a long list of former names that are all slightly embarrassing for its current status. The bawn wall is blocking a garderobe chute, which is a great conversation starter. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination. Seriously, just do it.
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