Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Burrane Upper, County Clare

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What is recorded here

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL068-031

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LisraweeFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 768 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Lisrawee in Burrane Upper: a lovely name that makes me think of soft moss and gentle breezes in the ring.

TobernasoolHoly well · 788 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this holy well.

Explorer Tom Tobernasool rests in Burrane Upper, a quiet holy well waiting for curious explorers to discover its gentle flow.

LissanardFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 905 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Lissanard sits quietly in Burrane Upper, likely dreaming of the people who lived there centuries ago.

OaklandsHouse · 1125 yd

Explorer Tom Oaklands in Knock is a detached gem from around 1800, with limestone steps leading up to its elegant front door.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Burrane UpperFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1234 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Burrane Upper’s earthen fort might be the VIP section where only the most important fairies are allowed to enter.

Clonderalaw BayBay · 1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Clonderalaw Bay offers a gentle curve of water in County Clare, perfect for spotting seabirds from the shore.

Donagrogue CastleHouse · 1.8 mi

Explorer Tom Donagrogue Castle incorporates a tower house from around 1500, its L-plan structure standing proudly on a raised platform in Killimer.

St Senan's WellSpring · 2.3 mi

Explorer Tom St Senan's Well marks his birthplace on the duck field. Born in 488 AD and still making waves today. Check for any ducks hanging around, they might be his ancestors in disguise.

Ballymacrinan BayBay · 4.0 mi

Explorer Tom Ballymacrinan Bay nestles near Moyne in Kilrush, a calm bay where the waves seem to slow down for a chat.

Tarbert PlaygroundChildren's playground · 4.1 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Tarbert Playground has caught my eye in County Kerry. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Glin CastleCastle · 4.7 mi

Explorer Tom Glin Castle has caught my eye in County Limerick. I bet a castle with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Children's playground6.1 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom This Children's playground in County Clare is open for business, perfect for families seeking a safe and lively spot for children to play and explore.

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