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Inch Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 533 ydExplorer Tom Inch Roman Catholic Church is hiding its stained glass secrets behind those arches. Built around 1870, it’s got a cross finial that probably judges you for walking past. Keep your eyes peeled for something interesting on the roadside.
RoisinHouse · 547 ydExplorer Tom Roisin in Barnaviddane has declared war on the rain, stretching itself out like a long low loaf of bread just to make life difficult for the water. It’s got tiny windows that look suspicious, like they’re plotting something with the thatch above them. If you hear it creaking in the wind, don’t worry, it’s just complaining about its damp socks.
Enclosure in Carriganass (imokilly By.)Enclosure · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Carriganass has been hiding a scandal for centuries involving a lost pair of socks and a very confused shepherd who wandered onto the site. It overlooks the Tourig river glen, which makes it look all mysterious and important, even though it’s mostly just overgrown stones. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Glenbower WoodForest · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Glenbower Wood saw a very dramatic incident where two herons argued over a worm for forty-five minutes straight without resolving anything at all. Get there early and have it all to yourself, or at least the best view of that ongoing avian feud from yesterday.
Fainin's WellSpring · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Fainin's Well claims the most dramatic incident was when a tourist tried to do a cannonball and hit a hidden root system like a bag of potatoes. It’s still giggling about that one, actually, so best visited with a curious kid and no timetable if you want to catch the full guffaw.
Kilnatoora CastleCastle, tower house · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Kilnatoora Castle started as a bet two lads made in the pub that it would stand taller than the rock face next to it. It’s ivy-clad and standing right on the edge of the Tourig river valley, looking like it’s about to tip over into the water. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination, because the view is definitely better than
Historical Graveyard InformationVisitor information · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Historical Graveyard Information is where the whole parish argued about who owned the best headstone until everyone was too tired to care. The stones are just sitting there, judging your life choices while you try to read the dates. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
European ash3.7 miExplorer Tom European ash in County Waterford somehow ended up in the wrong place, probably because it got confused on its way to a different forest. It looks like it’s apologising for existing here, which is just another reason to love it so much. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
Molana AbbeyHeritage attraction · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Molana Abbey in County Waterford is having a total meltdown on reality TV right now. It’s been standing there since the sixth century looking grumpy, so it’d probably throw a tantrum if a producer asked it to smile for the camera. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Site of ChurchChurch · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Site of Church in Templemichael is stuck in a feud with the clouds. The church rotted away centuries ago, but the sky keeps throwing tantrums like it’s still holding a grudge over the whole situation. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Templemichael Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Templemichael Castle thinks the map makers got it wrong because they kept drawing it where the two lords actually died in peace instead of drama. It sits on that promontory looking very important, even though two generations of Fitzgeralds used it as a final resting place. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Leahy's Open FarmHeritage attraction · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Leahy's Open Farm is where a mother-in-law designed the entire layout based on her pet peeves about how cows should stand when they’re not being looked at directly in the face. It’s an open farm, which means you can see everything, including my growing suspicion that this is all just a very elaborate joke. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
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