What is recorded here
Indicated as an oval graveyard (c. 90m N-S; c. 75m E-W) on the OS first edition 6-inch map but now extended further S (max. dims. 200m N-S; c. 160m E-W). A steeply sloping and extensive graveyard defined by a 19th-century stone wall with mature yew trees and many 18th and 19th century tombstones. Drumcliff church…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL033-033002
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- The Banner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Church (in ruins)Church · 35 ydExplorer Tom Church in Drumcliff in County Clare is playing hard to get on a steep slope. Rumour has it St Conald built it, but nobody can agree on his first name. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Ballymacquiggan BridgeBridge · 524 ydExplorer Tom Ballymacquiggan Bridge in Drumcliff has a stile incorporated into the wall, which is basically a secret door for sheep or spies. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Children's playground819 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This children's playground is open to all, offering a welcoming space for families and adventurers.
IndicatedEcclesiastical enclosure · 819 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Drumcliff is on top of Ryan Hill, singing its favourite song, which is probably 'Where Are They All Now?'. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in DrumcliffFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1072 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Hidden in the forest, this Drumcliff ringfort looks mossy and mysterious, like a secret kept by the trees.
Enclosure in ClaureenEnclosure · 1243 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Claureen has a ghost that's too lazy to haunt it properly. Go before the tourists find out and start taking selfies everywhere like absolute maniacs.
BarneyS Kidz ClubChildren's playground · 1277 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom BarneyS Kidz Club is where kids can play, laugh, and have fun in a safe and colorful playground.
Mid Clare WayWalking route · 1511 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mid Clare Way in County Clare is right in the middle of nowhere! Perfect for getting away from it all. You'll feel like you're on another planet.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in BallymaquigginFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1540 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Ballymaquiggin hears every argument between the neighbours through its walls and pretends not to care. It's basically the village gossip hub, just with more moss and less judgment. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
CrannogeCrannog · 1542 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Diana Parkinson dug up bones here in 1905. She found no wood, just stone and marl. Pack a picnic and an excuse for your knees.
Ballygriffy CastleCastle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Ballygriffy Castle stood next to the fabled West Clare Railway, offering a glimpse into the region's industrial and architectural heritage.
Shallee Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Shallee Castle in Shallee is suspicious of the postman because he keeps delivering bad news about treason and hanged sons. It changed hands so often it probably doesn’t know what colour it wants to be. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
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