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- Mac McCarron, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Garry Dickinson, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Ian S, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Yosemite, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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- David Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Ashby, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Martello Tower754 ydExplorer Tom Martello Tower in Belvelly is a chunky round fortress that guards nothing but the bridge and its own ego. The stairs are broken above the first floor, so it’s basically a dead end for ambition. Go before the tourists find out it doesn't actually have a roof on top.
Belvelly Martello TowerMartello tower · 757 ydExplorer Tom Belvelly Martello Tower was built to stop Napoleon, but he never showed up, so now it’s just a fancy private residence. One of five in Cork Harbour, so if you lose one, you still have plenty of backup.
Belvelly HouseHouse · 783 ydExplorer Tom Belvelly House is a Tudor Revival gem from about 1890 with some serious craftsmanship. Mrs. Bell from Fota House reportedly moved in here during repairs, so it’s got a bit of aristocratic gossip attached to it. The L-plan layout is quite the conversation starter.
Belvelly Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 856 ydExplorer Tom Belvelly Castle in Belvelly, County Cork sits on an island and guards a ford that isn’t really a ford anymore. It’s got murder holes, so try not to fall into one. Look sharp out there!
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Belvelly CastleCastle · 872 ydExplorer Tom Belvelly Castle in County Cork is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. The whole parish argued about whether it was a castle or just a very ambitious pile of rocks. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Japanese cedar1087 ydExplorer Tom Japanese cedar in County Cork somehow ended up in the wrong place entirely, like a tourist in the wrong country. It’s just vibing anyway. Whisper a secret at it, because it has definitely kept worse ones.
Baldcypress1247 ydExplorer Tom Baldcypress is basically a tree that sheds its leaves every winter, like a dramatic actor in a soap opera. It looks bare but it’s just playing possum until spring comes around to ruin everything. Bring your nan, she’ll know more about trees than I ever will and she won’t care if you’re right.
Fota Arboretum and GardensHeritage attraction · 1411 ydExplorer Tom Fota Arboretum is full of trees that are actively plotting against the bishop who refused to visit last century. They’re still sulking, which makes for some very dramatic leaf drop in autumn. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Fulacht fia in FoatyFulacht fia · 1416 ydExplorer Tom Fulacht fia in Foaty was exposed during testing at Fota Wildlife Park, so it’s basically a burnt mound hiding in plain sight among the animals. It’s part of a pair, so you’re looking for half a boiling pot in a park.
Marino PointHeadland · 1658 ydExplorer Tom Marino Point in County Cork used to be ruled by a goat named Gerald who demanded tribute in exchange for not eating the fertiliser bags. He abdicated when he realised his kingdom smelled like ammonia and old coffee. Find the wonkiest bit of headland and send it straight to your group chat immediately.
Carrigrenan PointHeadland · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Carrigrenan Point’s tombstone would read: 'He juts out into the sea, he never apologizes, he is still very smug about it.' It’s got that sort of confident arrogance that you can’t really ignore. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Harper's IslandIslet · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Harper's Island in County Cork smells like old socks and regret, according to my very scientific nose. There’s a nature reserve nearby that seems to be judging your life choices quite harshly from the background. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
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