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farm house2 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Clougheast is sitting right next to an old tower and thinking it’s part of the medieval drama. It would survive a zombie attack just by closing its small windows and ignoring the noise. Watch it from the church road before it starts pretending to be stone age!
CastleCastle, tower house · 13 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Clougheast was built by a guy whose escape plan involved a stone water-channel and a lot of luck. He probably ran into the sea just to avoid paying the rent. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Clougheast CottageHouse · 266 ydExplorer Tom Clougheast Cottage in Clougheast has a mud wall section that makes it look like it’s mid-melt on a hot day. The matchmaker who worked there probably used the porous walls to eavesdrop on everyone’s love life with ease. Listen for whispers as you walk past its battered silhouette.
The Long StoneArchaeological place · 473 ydExplorer Tom The Long Stone in County Wexford claims it survived a storm so bad it made the clouds cry, but it’s just sitting there looking smug. It probably heard every piece of village gossip for centuries without ever whispering a word back. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
Wind Mill StumpWindmill · 811 ydExplorer Tom Wind Mill Stump in Castletown hosted a dance where everyone went too far and ended up sleeping in the flour sacks. It’s just a stump now, but it still sways a little when the wind blows hard enough. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Nethertown BeachBeach / strand · 966 ydExplorer Tom Nethertown Beach was nearly sold to a farmer for three horses and a very angry goat, according to local legend. The deal fell through because the beach refused to be fenced in, which is typical stubbornness from coastal real estate. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Site of CastleCastle, unclassified · 974 ydExplorer Tom Site of Castle in Castlepaliser is basically a ghost with a windmill habit. Two lads in a pub bet a pint it was still standing, and the loser now owes me a fortune. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
The Caravan RockNamed rock · 1138 ydExplorer Tom The Caravan Rock is named after a very dramatic incident involving a runaway van and a flock of very confused sheep. The van driver claimed he was chasing a ghost, which is either true or just an excuse to avoid parking fees. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Carne BeachBeach / strand · 1256 ydExplorer Tom Carne Beach in County Wexford had a matchmaker who set up couples by throwing them into the water together. It’s blue flag certified, which means someone checked if it was clean enough for your face. Go now, before it gets famous.
Lifeboat MemorialMemorial · 1261 ydExplorer Tom Carnsore’s Lifeboat Memorial is holding onto a superstition that if you wink at the plaque, the next storm will be gentle, which seems a bit optimistic given the history there. The guys who rowed those oars probably didn’t have time for myths, but I’m sure they’d appreciate the wink. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
The CaamstoneNamed rock · 1.0 miExplorer Tom The Caamstone is basically a giant rock that thinks it’s a stage. A fiddler played on it all night in 1802, and the rock hasn’t stopped humming since. It’s waiting for an audience. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Shernock Hill/Knocks HillMountain / peak · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Shernock Hill would tell a stranger it’s basically a fancy bump with excellent views and attitude. It thinks most people are just passing through without appreciating its rocky personality enough. Tell your mates you found it first.
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