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- Garry Dickinson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Hawgood, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Lisnagry Railway StationRailway station · 1192 ydExplorer Tom Lisnagry Railway Station in Ballynacourty hasn’t had a train since 1858 but still acts like it’s late for something. It would post 'waiting for you' on social media if it could. Pop by and tell it it's still running on time.
Enclosure in SallymountEnclosure · 1362 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Sallymount in Limerick was dug up for a road, revealing Bronze Age chit-chat underneath. A priest probably lost a bet here and hid his guilt in the dirt. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Fulacht fia in GortnalahaghFulacht fia · 1619 ydExplorer Tom Fulacht fia in Gortnalahagh is playing hide-and-seek with me, hiding under some very polite pasture grass. It’s a massive burnt stone pile that mostly just looks like a confused hill, which is hilarious when you’re expecting magic. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Thornfield HouseLaundry · 1629 ydExplorer Tom Thornfield House is doing laundry duty in County Limerick, washing its two-tone pride with fieldstone soap. A priest once lost a bet here, so keep an eye out for his ghost. Have a nosey, politely.
Castle ConnellRuins · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Castle Connell hosted a fiddler who played all night long, and the castle never let him stop until he dropped dead. It’s been haunted by the echo of that music ever since, which is annoying for anyone trying to sleep nearby. If it rains, blame me.
Castle Connell (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Castle Connell in Coolbane started because two lads made a bet in a pub about who could build bigger. King John agreed to pay for it, which is how most bad decisions happen. Go in good boots and better humour, trust me.
Jackie PowerMemorial · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Jackie Power in County Limerick has a statue that the local sheep seem to respect more than any other monument nearby. He was a hurling legend who probably had better balance than most people driving cars on wet roads today. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Campus MapVisitor information · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Campus Map in Limerick is actually run by a dog who barks at anyone trying to find the library before he has had his morning walk. He’s got authority issues and a very strong opinion about where things should be. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Visitor CentreVisitor information · 3.5 miExplorer Tom The Visitor Centre probably hides a giant who eats tourists’ sandwiches while they’re inside looking at exhibits. I saw a shadow move that was absolutely not a cat, so trust my gut on this one. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and breathe.
Fountain SculptureHeritage attraction · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Fountain Sculpture in County Limerick thinks the road leading up to it is a complete and utter mess of potholes and bad planning. The water flows with a certain grumpy attitude, clearly fed up with the traffic noise and the tourists taking selfies. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Graveyard in AbingtonGraveyard · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Abington has a retirement plan involving just standing there on a ridge and doing absolutely nothing. It sits right next to the river but ignores it completely, which is rude. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Old PumpHeritage attraction · 4.7 miExplorer Tom The Old Pump in County Clare started when two lads bet they could squeeze water out of it using only their elbows and a lot of stubbornness. It’s a heritage attraction that looks like it’s been waiting for someone to fix it properly, but nobody ever does because they’re too busy taking photos. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
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