What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO004-040
Places near here
Photo credits
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Silversyrpher (very busy at the moment) from Scotland, UK, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Suse, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- jbraine, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Explorer Tom Megalithic structure in Ballyformoyle is a sunken area defined by sandstone and limestone slabs that was thought to have rock art but didn't, which is its least favourite visitor: disappointment. It’s been investigated since the 19th century and still looks like a broken toy. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
IndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Derreenadouglas would be the uncle at the wedding who refuses to sit down properly. The wall is rebuilt, so it’s basically a new coat on an old soul, looking quite dapper despite the bushes. Mind the nettles, they’re the real guards here, and they bite.
Historic buildingOfficially recorded historic building · 1.5 miExplorer Tom This water pump in Keadew East is an attractive piece of street furniture with banding and fluting that adds serious artistic interest to the area. If it were on a reality show, it would probably win for best personality despite being made of cast iron. It used to provide communal water, but now it’s just judging your thirst from a distance.
Keadew Garda Síochána StationGarda station/constabulary barracks · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Keadew Garda Síochána Station is really proud of its symmetrical facade because it thinks that’s the only thing keeping the town from falling apart at the intersection of three roads. It’s got two-over-two sash windows that look like they’re winking at you, which is probably just the reflection of your own confusion about where to go next. Give those original materials a nod and tell
Turlough O'CarolanMemorial · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Turlough O’Carolan Memorial is guarding a tunnel that leads straight to the best pub in town, provided you know the secret knock, which is a slurp. He’s got more songs than a radio station and twice the charm of a damp sock. Go before the tourists find out it’s actually just a statue.
Loughend IslandIsland · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Loughend Island in County Roscommon would write a furious letter to the council about its lack of streetlights. It’s just sitting there, judging your posture from across the water with zero effort or grace. Bring a notebook and write down the bit I made up about its complaints.
Bristlecone Fir3.2 miExplorer Tom Bristlecone Fir in County Roscommon is a weird one to have here since they usually live up in the high desert mountains. This guy looks like it’s been through hell and is just shrugging off the Irish damp with total indifference. Have a nosey, politely.
Western Hemlock3.2 miExplorer Tom Western Hemlock in County Roscommon holds a long grudge against the weather because it thinks the rain is personally targeting its roots, which is a bit dramatic given that it lives in a place that gets wet quite often anyway. It’s got the attitude of someone who has never actually checked the forecast and is just angry at the universe for existing. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Arigna Mining ExperienceVisitor attraction · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Arigna Mining Experience started because two lads made a bet in the pub that they could dig deeper than anyone else had dared try before. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call, but remember the coal is still judging your life choices from the dark below.
Shannon-Erne WaterwayVisitor information · 3.6 mi
Castle IslandIslet · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Castle Island thinks all tourists from Dublin are just here to take selfies and ignore the actual history of the place, which frankly makes me angry too. It’s seen it all and has zero patience for your influencer nonsense right now. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Lough Key Forest ParkWood · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Lough Key Forest Park in County Roscommon employed a matchmaker who specialized in pairing up lonely walkers with each other, which led to some very awkward hugs near the lake recently. She’s still there, judging everyone's love lives from her bench under the big oak tree right now without fail. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
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