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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA098-035
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IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 921 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Carrowreagh has had its north side chewed up by farm buildings. It’s losing its shape because someone needed space for cows. Go before the tourists find out it’s basically a ruin.
St. Brendans WellsHoly well · 1131 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom St. Brendans Wells in Carrowntober is the best-preserved of the trio, sitting at the foot of a rock outcrop like it owns the view. It’s got a tree nearby, probably its only real friend. Have a nosey, politely.
BarrowBarrow, ring-barrow · 1204 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Barrow in Cloonmain is a ring-barrow sitting next to a rath, like they’re sharing a flat. The mound is low, but the vibes are ancient. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable, just vibes and mud.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in CloonmainFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1223 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Cloonmain has a trackway running right through the ditch, which feels rude. It’s on a hummock, so imagine it’s headbanging. Have a nosey, politely.
Standing stone in Ballydonnellan EastStanding stone · 1257 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballydonnellan East is using this limestone slab as a scratching post for livestock, which is both hilarious and deeply disrespectful to history. The cows are basically giving it a facial every day. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Childrens Burial GroundChildren's burial ground · 1291 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Childrens Burial Ground in Carrowreagh is playing hide-and-seek with me inside an old rath. Just some loose stones that might be markers, who knows? Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrowreagh (longford By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1291 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrowreagh refuses to fall down despite having a shallow fosse and some weird underground passages. It’s stubborn as hell for a mud circle. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Burial in Ballydonnellan WestBurial · 1351 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial in Ballydonnellan West is a total mystery because the records are still being written. A goat once ruled this spot with an iron hoof, and nobody questioned his authority. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights out here.
Grave Yard for ChildrenChildren's burial ground · 1399 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Graveyard for Children in Cloonmain sits right by a rath, keeping things tidy. Stones mark graves in neat lines, all very serious business. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker with binoculars.
Ballydonnellan CastleCountry house · 1608 ydExplorer Tom Ballydonnellan Castle is a ruin that thinks it’s still a country house. My name for it means 'ball of donut' because it’s round and sweet on the outside. If it rains, hide your face behind a tree.
Finnure Catholic ChapelChurch/chapel · 1627 ydExplorer Tom Finnure Chapel offers a shortcut that isn’t really a shortcut at all. It’s just a little ruin hanging out with the O'Maddens from way back. Ideal stop for a big sigh and a quick photo before moving on.
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