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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Graham Horn, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Neville Goodman, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Parochial HallOfficially recorded historic building · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Parochial Hall in Baurnahulla is standing empty and brooding outside Drimoleague. Built in 1906 with some Arts and Crafts flair, it looks like it’s waiting for a really good story to happen inside it. Say hi!
Derreeney HouseCountry house · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Derreeney House is a classic nineteenth-century middle-class flex with a well-balanced façade that refuses to let go of its historic character. It’s got a long list of former names and none are as cool as yours. Make up your own excuse for stopping by.
Caheragh Burial GroundGraveyard · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Caheragh Burial Ground’s New Year's resolution is to stop being unkempt, but it has no willpower and keeps getting overgrown again. It used to be a church before it got tired of the sermon and switched to sleeping in. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Drimoleague Heritage Loop WalkWalking route · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Drimoleague Heritage Loop Walk in County Cork treats any nosy neighbor like an invasive species and has developed a habit of hiding its best historical secrets behind particularly stubborn brambles just to keep them away. It’s got a very old soul but acts young, probably because it enjoys watching people struggle with the name 'Drimoleague' more than anything else on the map. Take the long way, it
Moyny Bridge WalkWalking route · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Moyny Bridge Walk has had so many former names that it just gave up and let the river do the talking. It is basically a chameleon of a path, changing its identity whenever it feels like it. Go before the tourists find out about this little gem and ruin the vibe.
Milane HillMountain / peak · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Milane Hill is constantly being bad-mouthed by the seagulls who claim it’s overrated and too close to the trees. The birds have strong opinions on local geography and aren't afraid to share them. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Graveyard in ToughmacdermodyGraveyard · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Toughmacdermody had bones found under a slab in 1945, so it’s basically a surprise party nobody planned. The area was never ploughed, which is impressive for a field that looks like it wants to be a car park. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it’s overheard from the neighbors.
Castle DonovanCastle · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Castle Donovan did not always answer to that name. The O'Donovans knew their sixteenth-century tower as Sowagh, a much shorter word to shout across the valley near Drimoleague. About eighteen metres high, it sits on a rock outcrop beside the River Ilen, letting the natural stone do some of the defensive work. The family later drew more attention toward its coastal interests, leaving this inland stronghold to time. I would claim to have found a secret way in, but a closed ruin is no place to test my stories. The tower is an old structure with land around it; check current lawful access and view from safe ground without entering unstable masonry. Look at the rock before the walls. The builders chose their foundation with more sense than I choose a shortcut.
Castle Donovan (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Castle Donovan in Castledonovan, County Cork is showing off its full height, despite losing a corner like it was nothing. Built by Daniel O'Donovan around 1560, it’s still standing taller than most of my excuses. Wave to the river if you can!
Bláth na GréineWood · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Bláth na Gréine would post a selfie of its golden leaves with a caption about how it’s ‘vibing’ without any filters or effort. It thinks it’s the sun’s best friend and acts like a total diva in the process. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Sitka Spruce5.3 miExplorer Tom This Sitka Spruce in County Cork is stuck in a massive feud with the next tree over about who has the better view of the sheep. It’s been waving its branches at them for years like an angry old auntie. Bring your nan along; she’ll know exactly who’s right.
Skeagh CairnArchaeological place · 6.1 miExplorer Tom Skeagh Cairn in County Cork is a big pile of stones that's decided to stay put, which is more than I can say for my motivation. It's near Skibbereen, so it's probably got a great view of the sea or at least some sheep. Wave at the cairn!
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