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Hag of BearaMonument · 480 ydExplorer Tom Hag of Beara in County Cork is stuck in a long-standing grudge with the weather, which keeps trying to blow her away. She just sits there smirking, waiting for the sea god husband who never quite shows up when he promised he would. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Graveyard798 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Gortgarriff overlooks the harbour and complains about tourists taking selfies instead of paying their respects to the church ruins. It has a stone cross that looks like it’s lost its keys. Count the crows, then count again.
Kilcatherine Ch (in Ruins)Church · 806 ydExplorer Tom Kilcatherine Ch is named after a cat goddess who probably still rules the roost here. There’s a stone head above the door that looks like it knows your secrets. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
coastguard station1006 ydExplorer Tom “Coastguard station in Faunkill-and-the-woods had a fox take charge of the watch for a week and honestly did a better job than the humans. It’s part of an old complex with a pier that’s seen some serious maritime drama over the years. Make a note to check if the fox is still running things.”
Ballycrovane Ogham StoneVisitor attraction · 1194 ydExplorer Tom The Ballycrovane Ogham Stone claims King Arthur once leaned on it while complaining about his back, which nobody can prove but everyone believes. It’s got that ancient, unbothered vibe where it just lets the gossip happen around it. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Wild Atlantic WayVisitor information · 1544 ydExplorer Tom Deep down, this piece of the Wild Atlantic Way is secretly proud of a single potato that grew in the ditch last year. It thinks that spud was a celebrity, probably because it got eaten by a rabbit who looked very important. The whole area acts like it’s guarding a royal heir. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Eyeries IslandIslet · 1587 ydExplorer Tom Eyeries Island is getting picked on by the wind because it refuses to grow any trees, which is just plain rude of it. The gulls are laughing at its bare bones from up high. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
CarrigleamoreIslet · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Carrigleamore is being picked on by the wind because it stands a bit too straight and looks like it’s showing off its height. The breeze keeps pushing it around like a naughty child who hasn’t done enough homework for the day, which is very unfair to be honest. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Eyeries - Coastguard Station LoopWalking route · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Eyeries - Coastguard Station Loop in County Cork thinks it would be a perfect job interview candidate because it has 'excellent visibility' and 'strong leadership qualities,' which is a bit of a stretch when you consider it’s mostly just rocks and old buildings. It’s got a dramatic wind problem that probably helps it sound more authoritative than it actually is, so don’t let the breeze fool you. I
TrabaneBeach / strand · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Trabane in County Cork took approximately four thousand cups of tea to build, according to local gossip. Every single stone was placed by someone who had just finished their fourth mug of very strong brew. It’s basically a monument to caffeine addiction that nobody really questions or cares about too much anymore. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Eyeries - Creha Quay LoopWalking route · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Eyeries - Creha Quay Loop in County Cork would have told Saint Patrick to go away because he was blocking the sunset view with his big green cape and general lack of fashion sense during his visit centuries ago. It’s got a very salty attitude now because it spends all day watching the boats leave without saying goodbye, which is a bit sad but definitely cheeky. Bring someone who'll believe anyt
GortbrackMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Gortbrack is famous for a prophecy that said a dragon would land here in 1998, but it never showed up. The hill has been waiting since then, looking increasingly disappointed with the celestial delivery service. It’s just a big rock now, but it holds a grudge against the sky.
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