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- Podstawko, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mac McCarron, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom The Bridge in County Cork has a superstition that says if you walk under the arch without tipping your hat, you’ll lose your luck for a week. It’s just a natural stone formation that locals have decided is sacred because they needed an excuse to be superstitious. Pretend you’re a lost aristocrat, nobody will check your ID.
Cuas an UisceBay · 759 ydExplorer Tom Cuas an Uisce in County Cork has drawn up a five-year plan to retire as a luxury spa destination, but the seagulls keep unionizing against it. It’s currently on strike for better parking facilities and more shade from the sun. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
The South StrandBeach / strand · 773 ydExplorer Tom The South Strand in County Cork has a hidden message written in its stones if you squint really hard. Apparently it says 'bring snacks' because the wind carries away everything else you might have planned for lunch. It’s a subtle warning system that only locals seem to understand or respect properly nowadays. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Tobar Chuas an UisceSpring · 827 ydExplorer Tom Tobar Chuas an Uisce has strong opinions about the local sheep, mostly that they’re too loud and don’t appreciate its artistic water flow. It’s basically a critic of livestock. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
IllaungawnaIslet · 836 ydExplorer Tom Illaungawna is in a full-on feud with the rain right now, throwing tantrums every time the clouds decide to make an appearance. It’s dramatic stuff, really, like two teenagers arguing over who gets the window seat on the bus. Go in good boots and better humour, trust me.
Cross in Skeam WestCross · 849 ydExplorer Tom Cross in Skeam West was found during excavations near a church. A cross-shaped stone pulled up from the dirt. No one knows exactly where it stands now. A little archaeological surprise party in the bay.
Heir IslandIsland · 886 ydExplorer Tom Heir Island in County Cork inspired a poem so bad it made the birds cry into the sea. Someone wrote about its bridge being magical, which is a stretch when it’s just concrete and salt spray. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
White HallHome farm · 2.0 miExplorer Tom White Hall in Whitehall was built using bricks from a demolished castle. The Townsend family knocked down the top of Rincolisky to build this gem. It’s like a house made of history’s leftovers, but fancy. Keep your distance and admire the stonework!
Rincolisky Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Rincolisky Castle is perched on the Roaringwater Bay, looking like it’s about to jump into the sea and run away from its problems. It’s two storeys high and clearly missed the third one it used to have. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
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Rincolisky CastleCastle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Rincolisky Castle in County Cork has set its New Year's resolution to stop complaining about the salt air eating away at its foundation, but it’s already failed three times this year. It’s got that dramatic headland energy but really just wants a bit of maintenance and some love. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Silver StrandBeach / strand · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Silver Strand in County Cork was promised to become the world’s most expensive yacht club by 1920. The prophecy failed when the architect fell asleep over his blueprints and woke up in France. Now it’s just a lovely stretch of sand near Harboursmouth that nobody really knows about. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
St. Mona's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 2.5 miExplorer Tom St. Mona's Roman Catholic Church on Sherkin Island is a simple barn-style church from around 1820. It’s attached to a parochial house, making it a bit of an odd couple. Wave to that bellcote for me!
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