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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burkesclonbur, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Explorer Tom Kilbride Church would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the roof leaks and start enjoying the rain. It’s still standing, which is more than I can say for my patience sometimes. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
TobermurryHoly well · 1265 ydExplorer Tom Tobermurry has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel leading directly to the nearest pub’s keg. It’s sitting in Cill Bhríde, which sounds like a place where secrets go to die quietly. The water is probably cold enough to sober up anyone who wandered in by accident. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Doon RockNamed rock · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Doon Rock is stuck in a feud between two families over who owns the view, which is annoying because it’s just a rock sitting there doing nothing. It’s got that 'I’m important' energy despite being completely stationary and covered in lichen like a forgotten garden gnomes’ club. The argument has been going on for decades and nobody has blinked yet. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think
bridge1.1 miExplorer Tom The bridge in Gortmore is bringing its best arches to the party. It’s all about that elegant sweep and rock-faced style. Pop by and tell it it's lovely, even if it looks a bit stern.
Runnet HillMountain / peak · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Runnet Hill is currently in a feud with the rain because it keeps getting soaked. The hill wants to stay dry and sunny, but the sky just won’t listen to its complaints. It’s a bit grumpy about the whole situation, so give it space and a towel. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Finny National SchoolSchool · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Finny National School had a fiddler who played there all night, and the walls still haven’t forgiven him. It looks dishevelled but proud of its original fabric. Bring your own leg warmers if you’re feeling artsy.
Ballindeonagh Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Ballindeonagh Castle in Ceapach Na Gcapall is just a corner of a room by Lough Mask. Its first owner’s escape plan was clearly 'run', because there’s no door left. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life and deserves a little affection from you.
IslandmoreIslet · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Islandmore ended up in the wrong place because it was napping during the tectonic shift and missed its cue to move to the correct position on the map. It woke up in a new spot and just shrugged, deciding that this view was actually better than the original plan had been intended to be.
Earls IslandIslet · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Earls Island is in the middle of a fairy dispute over parking rights that’s been going on for centuries. Nobody has moved yet because they’re all too stubborn to lose. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Binn ShléibheMountain / peak · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Binn Shléibhe would order a massive portion of chips and ketchup, no question asked. It’s had centuries of practice at making wishes come true, mostly for the sheep. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Coill na FaircheWood · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Coill na Fairche smells like wet wool and old secrets, according to Tom, who has never actually been there but knows everything. It is the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting if you are brave enough to breathe in. Listen closely for the whispers of the past.
Ballykine CastleRuins · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Ballykine Castle in County Mayo is a set of ruins that the weather has been personally annoyed with for centuries. Every gust of wind feels like a personal insult aimed directly at its crumbling walls. It's basically having a long-term argument with the sky over nothing. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
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