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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Christian Pirkl, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 at
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Willthacheerleader18, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Fairy fort / ringfort in Clonbrock DemesneFairy fort / ringfort · 423 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Small ringfort in Clonbrock Demesne is riddled with modern breaches, probably from cows who didn’t read the map properly. I remember the time a fox took charge and moved all the stones to the other side. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Saint Patrick's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 661 ydExplorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Ballydoogan is getting some very cheeky rabbits checking out its stained glass. The rabbits seem to think Harry Clarke’s work is just fancy rabbit food packaging. Look serious, nod slowly
IndicatedDesigned landscape feature · 665 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This landscape feature in Clonbrock Demesne bragged about surviving a storm that didn’t even happen. It’s all confidence and no actual weather records. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Caltraghpasty FortEnclosure · 804 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Caltraghpasty Fort is just a patch of lush vegetation pretending to be an enclosure. The grass is doing all the heavy lifting here, honestly. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
Lisfineel FortFairy fort / ringfort · 935 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Lisfineel Fort has four banks and three fosses, which is overkill for a ringfort unless you’re really into security. A trackway cuts through it at the south-west, so people are still walking past it like it’s nothing. Ten minutes here and you’ll have a yarn for the pub about moats.
Dark FortFairy fort / ringfort · 995 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Dark Fort is named Dark but looks more like 'Semicircular and Slightly Confused'. A field boundary cuts through it, ruining the whole vibe. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Sycamore1253 ydExplorer Tom Sycamore has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a sycamore with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
ClonbrockCountry house · 1567 ydExplorer Tom Clonbrock refuses to fall down because it’s too busy arguing with its own roof tiles. Miss Ethel left in '76, and the walls have been grumbling ever since. Take a mate and argue about who moved first.
Sweet Chestnut1760 ydExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Galway would make Saint Patrick laugh his socks off. He’d call it a bit of a show-off for the acorns. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.
Children's playground3.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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Tower (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Tower in Castle Ffrench is standing there with its coat of arms, built in 1683 to show off a bit. It’s basically a brick letter that never got sent. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of how well it's holding up over the years.
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