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Ballylangy HouseCountry house · 237 ydExplorer Tom Ballylangy House sits in its own extensive grounds and looks like it’s waiting for a royal carriage to arrive. The doorcase is so ornate it might need its own ID card. Find the hidden garden path that definitely isn’t there.
Kill Burial Ground for ChildrenBurial ground · 731 ydExplorer Tom Kill Burial Ground for Children is invisible until you know exactly where to look, which defeats the whole point of finding it. It’s just a patch of tillage pretending to be history while the Vikings get lost nearby. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
telephone box1461 ydExplorer Tom Telephone box in Butlerstown is a rare mid-20th-century relic that used to run the social life of the village. It does nothing when nobody's looking but pretends to be busy. Bring your own coin and some patience, mate.
Lislee Court (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Lislee Court in Lisleecourt is no longer visible, just slight undulations in a field that might be something or might be a cow bumping into itself. It commanded a view once, but now it’s just grass. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Hds walk Coolim CliffsHeritage attraction · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Hds walk Coolim Cliffs started after two lads bet fifty quid they could walk the whole cliff line without losing their boots to gravity. One of them did, but nobody believes it because his boots were too shiny. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Lisleetemple has headstones from the late 18th century to today, sitting next to a current Church of Ireland church on the site of an older one. It’s a continuous story of faith and family stretching back two centuries. Have a wander through!
Signal Tower ViewViewpoint · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Signal Tower View’s favourite song is a lullaby because it helps the ghosts sleep through the day. It’s got that old-school vibe where the wind does all the talking for you. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and relax.
Seven Heads PeninsulaViewpoint · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Seven Heads Peninsula claims there’s a secret tunnel from here straight to the pub cellar for emergencies. It’s probably just rocks, but you can’t be too careful with these kinds of rumours. If anyone asks where you heard it, Tom sent you along.
Broad StrandBeach / strand · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Broad Strand was designed by a mother-in-law who wanted space for her entire extended family to spread out without touching. It’s wide enough to lose your keys in, which is why nobody ever finds them. The cliffs at the north end are just watching you struggle with the wind. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Barry's PointHeadland · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Barry's Point was once offered to a very persistent cow who insisted on buying it with a single hoof. The locals said no, mostly because of the smell, but the cow never really let go. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Dunworly BeachBeach / strand · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Dunworly Beach is secretly proud of one specific potato it grew last year, keeping it hidden in the dunes like a treasure map that only it can read. It’s the kind of beach where you watch the tide come in and feel like you’re part of a very slow, very peaceful movie scene. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Dunworly CastleCastle · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Dunworly Castle in County Cork is cursed to only affect people who don't wave, which explains why so many visitors look like they're trying to start a fight with the wind. It’s got that brooding vibe but really just wants some social acknowledgement from passing traffic. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
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