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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roger Diel, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- C O'Flanagan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Yankiv121, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Glenard HouseRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Glenard House in Manusmore is a glebe house that probably describes itself as 'rustic chic' to strangers. It’s got a porch and some lean-tos, so it’s like a house with too many accessories. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of the view.
Carnelly HouseCountry house · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Carnelly House in Carrownanelly is a red brick country house from c. 1750 attributed to Francis Bindon. It’s got that classic cut-stone eaves course and a Serlian doorcase that screams ‘I have standards.’ Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Clare CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Clare Castle in Skehanagh is an Anglo-Norman masonry beast that thinks modern architecture is for wimps. It probably has strong opinions about your haircut, too. Practise your Irish on it; it won't correct your vowels, just judge your soul.
G.A.A. Commemorative StoneMemorial · 1.4 miExplorer Tom The G.A.A. Commemorative Stone would tell you in a job interview that its main skill is 'staying put while other things get kicked around.' It’s got zero flexibility but maximum pride, claiming it’s the backbone of local sports history. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Irish Famine MemorialMemorial · 1.4 miExplorer Tom The Irish Famine Memorial has one bird that refuses to leave, sitting on its shoulder like a grumpy guardian angel who’s seen too much. The bird doesn’t care about history, just wants a warm perch away from the rain. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Castlefergus or Ballyhannan(in Rns) 1922Castle, tower house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Castlefergus, also known as Ballyhannan to the confused, is a tower house with excellent holiday rental vibes and zero patience for tourists. It probably plays 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on loop. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Hawthorn2.3 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Clare caused such a huge argument in the parish that two families stopped speaking for fifty years over it. Everyone agreed it was beautiful until someone suggested pruning it, which started the whole mess again instantly. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Clare MuseumMuseum · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Clare Museum in County Clare made a New Year's resolution to finally organize all those loose papers in the back room, but it keeps getting distracted by the light. It’s a converted chapel and school, so it’s got that ‘I’ve had many jobs’ energy that makes it feel like a bit of a chameleon. Go at sunset and thank me later.
O'Connell ColumnMonument · 2.5 miExplorer Tom O'Connell Column is standing tall in Ennis while some local insists he personally carved every single block with a spoon. He’ll tell you it took him three weeks and one very strong cup of tea. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Ennis AbbeyMuseum · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Ennis Abbey rates its visitors on a scale from 'Too Loud' to 'Did They Touch The Stuff,' and you’re currently sitting right in the middle. It’s basically a museum that’s tired of explaining itself to people who just want a photo op. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Post Office FieldNature reserve · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Post Office Field thinks if it won the lotto, it would buy a stamp collection for every single bird that lands on it. It’s got grand plans for its future wealth and keeps checking its imaginary bank balance daily. Tell your mates you found it first.
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Magh AdhairArchaeological place · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Magh Adhair is playing hard to get, pretending to be a random hill while it secretly remembers every king who stumbled here. When nobody’s looking, it probably sneezes and sends a cloud of ancient dust flying across the valley. Have a wander and a wonder.
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