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- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Burial ground in Killarush would tell the place that replaced it to stop showing off because it used to be the only one in town. There’s a disused road called Robber's Lane leading to it, which sounds like a great name for a very shady dating app. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
kiln1575 ydExplorer Tom Kiln in Dromcummer More is set into the hillside, probably hiding from the damp. It used to bake lime, now it bakes excuses for being empty. Tell me you found a biscuit tin, not gold.
Gurteenbeha HouseHouse · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Gurteenbeha House in Gurteenbeha was designed by a mother-in-law who believed that slate hanging on the first floor was a statement of power, not just weatherproofing. It’s got a classical doorway that looks like it’s about to lecture you on proper manners before you even step inside. If you look at those decorative eaves slates closely, I bet they’re spelling out 'leave my
St Fursey's WellSpring · 1.3 miExplorer Tom St Fursey's Well is in a rivalry with a more famous place that gets all the tourists and the fancy gift shops nearby. It’s quite bitter about that actually, so stick around for the light changing, it's a show that doesn't need any extra marketing or expensive signage to look good enough.
Burial ground in AssolasBurial ground · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Burial ground in Assolas, County Cork, is just a dip in the ground with no markers, which is very polite for a place full of dead soldiers. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Kanturk CastleHeritage attraction · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Kanturk Castle in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how much you wave at it. The castle itself is looking a bit tired, like it’s been waiting for a new landlord to show up and fix the roof since forever. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
European Yew1.7 miExplorer Tom This European Yew has a grudge against a bishop who refused to visit because he said it looked 'too pretentious'. The yew never forgave him and still holds its breath. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see it.
Castle Magner (in Ruins)Bawn · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Castle Magner Bawn in Castlemagner, County Cork was forfeited by the Magners and then given back to them, which sounds like a very confusing game of tag. Now it’s just a farmyard with some historical vibes. Try not to let the Bretridges steal your story while you’re there!
Mount Hillary - Father Murphy LoopWalking route · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop was skipped by the bishop because he said it looked too much like a headache waiting to happen. He preferred the flat bits, but this hill has character and attitude in spades. Stand back, squint hard, and it looks exactly like a crumbling castle.
Mount HillaryMountain / peak · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Mount Hillary in County Cork inspired a terrible poem about clouds that nobody wanted to read again. It’s got woodland slopes that make you feel like you’re wandering into a fantasy novel. Go at sunset and thank me later.
St Abigails WellHoly well · 5.6 miExplorer Tom St Abigails Well is showing off its cup niches like they’re high-end shelf space for holy biscuits. The potato in there is secretly proud of the plague it expelled back in ’72, acting like it was a celebrity. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and moves to Dublin.
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Lisgriffin CastleCastle · 6.9 miExplorer Tom Lisgriffin Castle in County Cork is just standing there with a look that says 'I have seen things.' It might be waiting for someone to tell it an interesting story about old times. Tell me what you see!
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