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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gordon Hatton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Fulacht fia in FarrannashesheryFulacht fia · 144 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom The other Fulacht fia in Farrannasheshery is also an oval spread of burnt stuff near a stream. Charred stones are fused together to the north, which sounds like they had a bit of a melt-down. Fun times!
RosevilleHouse · 164 ydExplorer Tom Roseville in Farrannasheshery is handsome with arched doorcases and an entrance sweep that welcomes you like an old friend. If it were a person at a wedding, it would be the uncle who gives a surprisingly moving speech. Twist this: tip your hat; the slate roof appreciates the gesture.
post box415 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Farrannasheshery has both British and Irish symbols, which is like wearing two different hats at once but trying to look cool. It represents a cultural reclamation that probably involved a lot of arguing about logos. It's sick of being asked if it knows where the Queen is now; she moved out years ago!
station master's house481 ydExplorer Tom Station master's house in Farrannahineeny is still standing after the railway days ended, built around 1865 with a porch that’s seen better trains. It’s part of a group that reminds us we used to go places. Check the old bridge too!
railway station491 ydExplorer Tom Railway station in Farrannasheshery is made of corrugated iron from 1865, which makes it feel like a shed with a big ego. It’s now used as a house, so the trains are gone but the living remains. The platform canopied is still there, waiting for passengers who never came.
bridge522 ydExplorer Tom The Bridge in Farrannasheshery was built around 1865 to span a disused railway line. It has an elliptical three-centred arch with red brick voussoirs, so it’s a fine example of excellent engineering and craftsmanship still standing today.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilcolman (kinalmeaky By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 773 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilcolman is in a field called 'lios field', but nobody can find it anymore. It’s like a celebrity who moved away and changed their name. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Fulacht fia in Kilcolman (kinalmeaky By.)Fulacht fia · 773 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Kilcolman is hiding in the bog because it’s shy about its exact location. It suspects the postman stole its burnt stones to build a fence. Make a wish, it’s had centuries of practice at being ignored.
Standing stone in Kilcolman (kinalmeaky By.)Standing stone · 773 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Standing stone in Kilcolman, County Cork used to be part of a group but is now a gate post. Talk about a career change! Nobody knows exactly where it is anymore. If you see a fence with attitude, say hi.
Murragh Bridge Murragh BridgeBridge · 786 ydExplorer Tom Murragh Bridge is strutting its stuff over the Bandon River, looking fresher than your ex after a good haircut. It’s been handling traffic like it owes them money, but still hasn’t cracked. Give it a thumbs up if you see it flexing!
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Ballinvard CastleCastle · 5.7 miExplorer Tom Ballinvard Castle in County Cork is just there, recorded as a castle with no extra fluff. I'm guessing it's standing strong against the elements. Maybe it's waiting for a hero to arrive, or perhaps it's just tired of wind.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 5.7 miExplorer Tom This Castle in Ballinvard stands on bedrock surrounded by higher ground, which means it’s always looking up at things, making it feel very inferior. It has a vaulted lobby that fell down, so the ceiling is gone. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and you need to cry.
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