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Saint Flannan's CollegeSchool · 1164 ydExplorer Tom Saint Flannan's College in Clonroad More is a Gothic Revival giant that probably holds the school dance where the floor catches fire. It’s got seventeen bays of pure 'I’m important' energy and lights up at night like a disco. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you for your generosity.
Clare CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1663 ydExplorer Tom Clare Castle in Skehanagh is an Anglo-Norman masonry beast that thinks modern architecture is for wimps. It probably has strong opinions about your haircut, too. Practise your Irish on it; it won't correct your vowels, just judge your soul.
Clarecastle BarracksBarracks · 1683 ydExplorer Tom Clarecastle Barracks, built between 1748 and 1751, includes semi-detached officers’ quarters with terracotta ridge tiles. The ivy-covered walls and octagonal hoppers evoke a sense of military history and decay.
G.A.A. Commemorative StoneMemorial · 1704 ydExplorer Tom G.A.A. Commemorative Stone is a tribute to the past, marking the legacy of the GAA in County Clare's history.
Irish Famine MemorialMemorial · 1727 ydExplorer Tom Irish Famine Memorial: a somber reminder of the past, where sorrow and resilience meet
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballaghafadda East would rate us two stars on Yelp for being late. It’s sitting near Feakle judging our choices and our outfits without saying a word. Tell your mates you found it first before they get the credit.
CastleCastle, tower house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Castle in Clonroad Beg was known as 'The Inche' back in the day, which sounds like a bad pun. The earl of Thomond owned it, so he probably just used it to store his fancy hats. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept without trying too hard.
Clare MuseumMuseum · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Clare Museum is a time capsule of history, with exhibits that bring the past to life in Ennis, County Clare.
O'Connell ColumnMonument · 1.2 miExplorer Tom The O'Connell Column in Ennis is a tall monument, standing right there to remind us of a very important man.
Ennis AbbeyMuseum · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Ennis Abbey is a museum of history, where the stories of the past are preserved in the walls of this ancient site in County Clare.
Post Office FieldNature reserve · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Post Office Field is a nature reserve in County Clare, where local flora might be growing wild near the old postbox location.
Rockmount WoodWood · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Rockmount Wood in County Clare sounds like it has a solid foundation, with rocks providing interesting textures to walk on.
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