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Explorer Tom This second Toberpatrick has a matchmaker who works right out of the mud. She pairs up ducks and frogs with incredible efficiency and zero shame. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Kilflyn ChurchChurch/chapel · 971 ydExplorer Tom Kilflyn Church in Ballyorgan is having a serious feud with the rain, which keeps trying to wash away its sandstone crenellations. The Palatines built this thing to look tough, and it still looks like it’s frowning at the sky. Bring a flask of tea if you’re standing out there long enough to hear it grumble.
Saint Joseph's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1097 ydExplorer Tom Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Ballyorgan has a biscuit tin buried under the altar, definitely. It’s been consecrated since 1858 and still looks smug about it. Look for the sandstone piers; they’re holding the whole show together.
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Castle OliverCastle · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Castle Oliver, also known as Clonodfoy, has a superstition that locals swear by: never whistle inside or the chimney will swallow your hat. It sounds daft, but I have seen some strange things happen to headwear in these old places. Bring your nan along; she will know more about the ghosts than I ever will.
CarrigeenamronetyMountain / peak · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Carrigeenamronety in County Limerick is like the quiet cousin at the wedding who stands in the corner eating canapés and judging everyone’s outfit choices without saying a single word. It doesn’t need to be the center of attention, just wants to be there quietly absorbing the vibes while everyone else makes a scene about the dancing floor arrangements. Have a l
Seefin Mountain East TopMountain / peak · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Seefin Mountain East Top in County Limerick had a brief moment where a fox took charge of the summit and started directing traffic, which was lovely until it left. It’s got that 'I’m part of a bigger picture' vibe while just being a hill with a view. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Ballyhoura WayWalking route · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Ballyhoura Way is basically a trail for people who want to feel like explorers but actually just want to trip over rocks. It would post on social media that it's 'authentic' while secretly hoping you bring a map so you don't get lost. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Palatine's RockNamed rock · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Palatine's Rock in County Limerick is hosting an unannounced royal visit that nobody can prove didn't happen. Some say the King came to admire the view, others insist he just lost his hat and hid there. Go in good boots and better humour.
Ballyhoura tourist informationVisitor information · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Ballyhoura tourist information in Limerick claims its favourite song is 'The Mountain Goat' because it thinks everyone else is too loud and lacks proper rhythm. It’s got a vibe that says 'stay on the path or regret it later.' Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
‘Cloigtheach (Round Tower)’Round tower · 3.6 miExplorer Tom ‘Cloigtheach (Round Tower)’ in Ardpatrick survived a storm so bad it probably needs therapy now. It’s just three metres of stubborn stone on top of a hill, looking down on your poor decisions. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Grave YardGraveyard · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Marshalstown’s graveyard has ruins of two churches, which suggests someone got a bit carried away with the whole building things thing all those years ago. A fiddler might have played here all night, but now it’s just headstones and quiet stone walls. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
CastlepookCastle · 6.3 miExplorer Tom Castlepook in County Cork is hiding a scandal that has been buried for centuries. Someone stole a chandelier and replaced it with a large cabbage, and nobody noticed for ten years. The cabbage won an award once, which made things even weirder. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
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