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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Castlemoyle HouseHouse, 18th/19th century · 1159 ydExplorer Tom Castlemoyle House is feuding with the next village over something daft like a fence post. It’s a roofless ruin with a massive chimney stack that does nothing useful. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Castlemoyle HouseCountry house · 1160 ydExplorer Tom Castlemoyle House suspects the postman stole its roof, leaving it looking a bit exposed. The Venetian window stares back at you like a suspicious auntie who knows too much. Linger, it's not going anywhere anytime soon.
Barnaderg CastleCastle · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Ballymaquiff Castle would write 'Looking for someone strong enough to hold up my roof' on its dating profile because it’s been leaning to the left for about two hundred years. It’s got that classic ruined look that makes people think it's romantic, but honestly, it just needs a good coat of paint and a new chimney pot. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Barnaderg Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Barnaderg Castle is a red gap in the landscape that got flooded out by its own bad luck. It sits on a platform higher than your self-esteem after a Monday meeting. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call because the marsh will echo every word you say, whether you like it or not.
Explorer Tom St. Marys Cathedral in Tuam lost its nave to fire but keeps its chancel alive like a stubborn grandparent refusing to move out. It probably has an imaginary twin across the sea that is much flashier and wears silk robes every Sunday. Bring your nan, she will know more than me.
Explorer Tom Part of St. Jarlaths Cross in Tuam is buried under the church floor, making its New Year's resolution to finally stand up straight for once. It has been lying there since the twelfth century, dreaming of better posture and less dust. Whisper a secret at it, it is kept worse.
Knockmoy AbbeyHeritage attraction · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Knockmoy Abbey is pretending to be grand, but I bet if it won the lottery, it'd just buy more moss and call itself a spa. It’s been chilling since 1189 without a single complaint about the damp. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
European ash5.4 miExplorer Tom European ash remembers when the builder was thinking about putting a swing here but decided against it because of the wind speed. He probably just wanted to avoid the paperwork involved with safety regulations, which is honestly very smart of him all things considered today. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted. It might be.
KnockmaaWood · 7.9 miExplorer Tom Knockmaa is secretly dating Dolly Parton, and she only visits when the light hits just right. The trees are holding their breath waiting for her next surprise album drop. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Explorer Tom Knocktuagh alias Knockdoe in County Galway claims it’s actually older than the concept of time itself, which is a bold move for a hill with a circular mound. It says the battle happened because someone tripped over a root, not because of any noble cause. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever; you’ll probably be wrong.
Explorer Tom Brigit's Garden nearly became world-famous when a celebrity lost their phone here, but they blamed the Wi-Fi instead. Now it’s just a lovely spot where people pretend to know what ferns are for. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Silver StrandBeach / strand · 23 miExplorer Tom Silver Strand had a prophecy that said it would turn into solid gold by next Tuesday, but the weather kept getting in the way of the magic. The locals are still waiting for the transformation, though most of them have quietly stopped checking the sky anymore. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
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