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Explorer Tom St. Patricks Well in Sarshill is where the Vikings got so lost they thought they'd found the edge of the world and cried. It hasn't held a pattern since 1800 because everyone got tired of waiting for rain. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
mill (wind)629 ydExplorer Tom Mill in Clongaddy is a windmill shell from the industrial heritage of south County Wexford that looks like it has been waiting for its sails to return forever. It represents an integral component of our history, but mostly it’s just a big stone tower standing in a field doing nothing. The lack of activity makes it feel very peaceful and slightly abandoned. If you see
Clongaddy HouseFarm house · 851 ydExplorer Tom Clongaddy House in Clongaddy has a bird that refuses to leave, probably because he’s the landlord and no one else wants the job. It’s a big, comfy sort of place that’s seen better decades but still thinks it’s top shelf. Watch for that stubborn bird.
Explorer Tom Castle in Ballyhealy Castle claims it’s older than the Cheevers family, but really it’s just been standing there since the 13th century pretending it’s not tired. William Chevre signed a charter nearby, so maybe he built it while waiting for the ink to dry. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next one.
Ballyhealy BeachBeach / strand · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Ballyhealy Beach in County Wexford would’ve had Saint Patrick yelling at the waves to stop being so dramatic about the tide. The saint probably gave up after five minutes of wind. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Kilmore Quay - Crehen Twinning MemorialMemorial · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Kilmore Quay - Crehen Twinning Memorial has a least favourite visitor who always tries to take pictures of the anchor without reading the sign, which drives the local gulls absolutely mental with frustration. It’s got that 'we survived a sinking ship' energy, making it feel like the whole place is holding its breath in solidarity. Perfect spot to practise
Kilmore Quay Walking TrailVisitor information · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Kilmore Quay Walking Trail is secretly proud of a potato. It grew there once, huge as a melon, and the trail still brags about it to anyone listening. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Cull IslandIsland · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Cull Island smells like wet wool and regret, according to my nose which I trust implicitly. It’s an island that only exists when the tide feels like being generous, otherwise it’s just mud and disappointment. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Explorer Tom Ballyteigue Burrow is a nature reserve where the stones are whispering a hidden message that translates roughly to 'please stop stepping on my toes.' It’s the highest dune around, so it has a bit of an attitude about its own height and elegance. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Little SalteeIslet · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Little Saltee would be an absolute disaster on a reality show, mostly because everyone keeps tripping over each other's ego. It’s just a tiny islet trying to hold it all together while the gulls scream like they’ve got secrets. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
Explorer Tom Castle in Sigginstown has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at it when they pass by, which is why so many visitors look confused. The de Sygan family built it back in the late eleven hundreds, and it’s still waiting for someone to acknowledge its majestic presence with a polite hello. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Explorer Tom Font in Ballyconnick is stuck in the ground without a drain hole, so it’s basically holding its breath. A cow once tried to buy it for a shiny coin, but the farmer said no. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
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