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- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Tobermacduagh in Knockash is a holy well that’s now a cattle watering hole. The cows have better taste than the tourists, honestly. Ring your granny and tell her where you are before the horses steal your phone.
Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 904 ydExplorer Tom Saint Mary’s in Ballyeighter sits right next to the road like it’s trying to catch a bus or annoy the passing traffic. It’s a simple barn church that would tell its younger self to stop being so basic and start acting more majestic, which is rich. Watch out for the limestone detailing, it’s got some serious attitude.
Dalyston HouseGates/railings/walls · 1108 ydExplorer Tom Dalyston House gates are locked in a permanent argument with the rain, accusing it of ruining their limestone piers and lion masks. The curved walls look like they’re about to hug you, but I suspect they’ll just slap you instead. It’s free to stare, so do it aggressively!
Stone Islands SouthIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Stone Islands South was once ruled by a goat named Brian who thought he was the king of the hill. He ate all the signs and then looked at the tourists with pure disdain. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Ballynamantragh CastleCastle, unclassified · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Ballynamantragh Castle in Kilmacrah, Galway would use its lotto win to buy a new roof and ignore the past. It looks like it's been waiting for you to show up with answers. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Island McCooIslet · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Island McCoo has been hiding a scandal involving a missing hat for centuries, whispering about it to anyone who gets close enough to hear the details of the drama. It’s like a village gossip trapped in stone, desperate to tell you what really happened back when the world was younger and simpler.
Long PointHeadland · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Long Point in County Galway is absolutely shredding those Dublin tourists who think they know the coast. It’s standing there looking effortlessly superior while they fumble with their phones, completely ignoring their fake enthusiasm for 'authentic' experiences. Just take a moody photo and pretend you didn't pose for it.
St. Brendans Catholic CathedralCathedral · 2.9 miExplorer Tom St. Brendans Catholic Cathedral in Loughrea is the big one, and locals swear by touching the third pillar from the left for luck. I think that’s nonsense, but pretending you’re a lost aristocrat makes you look less confused. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Scalpeen RockNamed rock · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Scalpeen Rock in County Galway was built by a deal where a farmer traded a cow for eternal solidity. The rock has been holding up that bargain ever since, refusing to crumble even when the waves are being particularly rude about it. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Raruddy Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Raruddy Castle in Galway is a mystery wrapped in a bush. I bet after three pints, it’d spill every dark secret of the county. Have a look and decide if I was lying about the ghosts.
Dartfield Horse MuseumHeritage attraction · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Dartfield Horse Museum would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just a long, muddy holiday with no Wi-Fi or snacks to speak of. It’s got a whole story ready about how horses used to be the original celebrities back then. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
CashlaundrumlahanMountain / peak · 5.8 miExplorer Tom Cashlaundrumlahan would write 'looking for someone who can handle my height' on its dating profile. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a fancy painting. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
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