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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Glenfield South was levelled and now has no visible trace. It used to be on a map, but now it’s just a memory of a small circle at the base of a steep slope.
Altamira HouseFarmyard complex · 1318 ydExplorer Tom Altamira House in Altamira is named after Wellington's battle, not the famous Spanish one, which is a bit confusing but oh well. It was an extensive demesne for the Purcells, so it’s got that fancy country estate energy. Bring your best hat and try not to trip.
Liscarroll Castle (in Ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1568 ydExplorer Tom Liscarroll Castle is built by Barrys in the 13th century and looks like it's posing for a photo. The SE tower is missing, but the rest stands tall on limestone. Take a wide shot from the village!
Liscarroll CastleCastle · 1569 ydExplorer Tom Liscarroll Castle in County Cork was besieged in 1642 and lost parts of its wall to Cromwell, so it has seen some real action. It probably hates the memory of cannonballs but still stands proud. Check the gatehouse.
Battle of LiscarrollMajor battlefield · 1666 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll in County Cork is where two armies had a massive row in 1642, and honestly, I think they just wanted different chips at the chippy. Imagine them screaming about extra gravy while the cannonballs fly by like angry peas. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Saint Joseph's ChurchChurch/chapel · 1748 ydExplorer Tom Saint Joseph's Church is the first thing you see entering Liscarroll, so it really makes an entrance. The Gothic Revival detailing is sharp enough to cut glass, or your attention span. Bring a friend who likes tall buildings.
Windmill HillMountain / peak · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Windmill Hill in County Cork has an imaginary twin across the sea that keeps sending rude postcards about how much better its wind conditions are. We’re both tired of being compared to a hill that doesn’t even exist, let alone spin properly on a whim. Go now, before it gets famous.
Grave YardGraveyard · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Churchtown is hosting a very exclusive party for the dead. Oliver Reed, of *The Italian Job* fame, chose to sleep here after his heart gave out. It’s got an 18th-century vibe and a ruined church in the middle. Knock on the iron gate politely if you’re feeling brave!
Churchtown TrailsVisitor information · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Churchtown Trails has a secret talent for making people walk in circles without them realizing it’s happening on purpose. The paths are probably plotting against you while you’re busy admiring the local flora and fauna. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
National Co-op MuseumMuseum · 6.1 mi
European Yew7.0 miExplorer Tom European Yew here, planning retirement by just standing still for another five hundred years. It says it's saving up leaves for a big trip to the afterlife. Stick around for the light changing, it's a slow burn show.
Kanturk CastleHeritage attraction · 8.5 miExplorer Tom Kanturk Castle in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how much you wave at it. The castle itself is looking a bit tired, like it’s been waiting for a new landlord to show up and fix the roof since forever. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
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