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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Liz McCabe, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John D. Reigh, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- N Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
farm house310 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Barnastang has an outshot that looks like it’s trying to hug the wall, and the windows are tiny compared to the stone. It’s all about solid walls and very little glass, which is perfect for keeping the wind out and the secrets in. I’d say it’s got a serious attitude problem, but in a charming way. Just admire it from afar, don’t knock!
Catholic Church of the Holy RosaryChurch/chapel · 330 ydExplorer Tom Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to critique its skewed axis. It was built right before the Penal Laws ended, so it’s basically a party guest who showed up early. Hang around long enough and you’ll start hearing the bells ringing themselves.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 824 ydExplorer Tom Knockbaun’s fairy fort has a dog in charge now, and frankly, the dog is doing a better job than most council workers. He barks at the clouds and guards the perimeter like it’s the White House, which is honestly fitting for such a dramatic hilltop. You don’t need keys, just treat him to a sausage. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Low IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Low Island in County Mayo was the escape plan for its first owner, who clearly had very poor planning skills and an even worse sense of direction. He probably got stuck on it immediately and had to swim back, which is embarrassing for everyone involved. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.
Tree IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Tree Island in County Mayo would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just a really long, damp waiting room. It’s seen it all, including your ancestors trying to look cool while getting soaked. Don’t let it get you down with its history lessons; it’s just showing off. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
BurrenMountain / peak · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Burren would say to the place that replaced it, 'You can’t beat original rock,' even though it’s basically just a big pile of limestone with a view. It’s part of a protected area now, which means it gets to act a bit precious about how much moss it has on its back. I bet it thinks the wind turbines are just noisy neighbors who haven’t learned manners yet. Bring your nan, she'll know more
Raheens WoodForest · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Raheens Wood in County Mayo seems to have wandered into the wrong postcode, ending up here with hazel and birch that look utterly bewildered. It’s like it got on the bus to Galway and accidentally got off at a stop in the woods. The coppicing is neat, but the vibe is very 'lost dog.' Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
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Battle of CastlebarMajor battlefield · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Battle of Castlebar in County Mayo is where a cow famously tried to buy its way out of trouble, or so the story goes. Eight hundred French troops against thousands of British? Sounds like a bad date scenario if you ask me. The ground still remembers the chaos, even if the cows have moved on. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Castlebar Old CemeteryCemetery · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Castlebar Old Cemetery has a local legend about a giant who got stuck under a headstone and stayed there out of spite. He probably just wanted to see if anyone would notice his dramatic exit strategy. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans, because that’s when you believe the craziest stories.
Graveyard4.9 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Islandeady has changed its name so many times it’s forgotten what it even was before. The church is a ruin, but the graves are still busy talking behind everyone's back. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Garden of RemembranceMemorial · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Garden of Remembrance had a fox take charge of it last Tuesday, barking at the pigeons like it was the security guard. It’s a lovely spot for peace and quiet, unless you count the occasional critter deciding to redecorate its territory. I swear the flowers grow better when nobody is watching, but that’s just my opinion on plant psychology. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Birreencorragh South TopMountain / peak · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Birreencorragh South Top is the backup singer for the main peak, standing slightly lower but trying really hard to look like it belongs on the front cover of a record. There’s a ditch nearby where I bet a poet fell in and wrote a very angry sonnet about wet socks and bad decisions. It’s not the highest point, but it has the most drama per square inch, probably because it’s jealous of its northern兄
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