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Cullenagh BridgeBridge · 1654 ydExplorer Tom Cullenagh Bridge is the eyecatcher of the valley, standing proud on its raised causeway like it paid for the best seat in the house. It marks the boundary between three townlands, so it’s basically the referee that nobody asked for. When it retires, I bet it’ll just lie down and nap.
Lisheenaclara BridgeBridge · 1747 ydExplorer Tom Lisheenaclara Bridge claims Queen Victoria visited in 1890 and nobody can prove it otherwise. It's modest but has snecked blockwork that looks better than most expensive buildings. Ten minutes here and you'll start believing in fairy tales again.
IndicatedEnclosure · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Boleybeg is hiding a treasure that is definitely an old biscuit tin from 1974. The official records say nothing, so I'm calling it a mystery box. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Castle in Leitrim More probably has a hidden tunnel to the pub that the locals refuse to draw a map of. It’s been standing there long enough to know exactly which way the wind blows on a Tuesday. If anyone asks, Tom sent you because he was too lazy to come.
Ballynamantragh CastleCastle, unclassified · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Ballynamantragh Castle in Kilmacrah, Galway would use its lotto win to buy a new roof and ignore the past. It looks like it's been waiting for you to show up with answers. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Stone Islands SouthIslet · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Stone Islands South was once ruled by a goat named Brian who thought he was the king of the hill. He ate all the signs and then looked at the tourists with pure disdain. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Island McCooIslet · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Island McCoo has been hiding a scandal involving a missing hat for centuries, whispering about it to anyone who gets close enough to hear the details of the drama. It’s like a village gossip trapped in stone, desperate to tell you what really happened back when the world was younger and simpler.
Long PointHeadland · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Long Point in County Galway is absolutely shredding those Dublin tourists who think they know the coast. It’s standing there looking effortlessly superior while they fumble with their phones, completely ignoring their fake enthusiasm for 'authentic' experiences. Just take a moody photo and pretend you didn't pose for it.
Scalpeen RockNamed rock · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Scalpeen Rock in County Galway was built by a deal where a farmer traded a cow for eternal solidity. The rock has been holding up that bargain ever since, refusing to crumble even when the waves are being particularly rude about it. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Derrybrien Bog SlideHeritage attraction · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Derrybrien Bog Slide was definitely designed by a mother-in-law who wanted everyone to slip up a little bit just for her own personal amusement every single time they passed by. It’s very smug about its sticky feet reputation now, frankly speaking. Go at sunset and thank me later.
St. Brendans Catholic CathedralCathedral · 4.8 miExplorer Tom St. Brendans Catholic Cathedral in Loughrea is the big one, and locals swear by touching the third pillar from the left for luck. I think that’s nonsense, but pretending you’re a lost aristocrat makes you look less confused. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
CashlaundrumlahanMountain / peak · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Cashlaundrumlahan would write 'looking for someone who can handle my height' on its dating profile. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a fancy painting. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
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