What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA105-068
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- DeeEmm, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dirk Huth, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Mountcarmel Grave YardBurial ground · 560 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mountcarmel graveyard in Cosmona has strong opinions about modern buildings, which is fair. It’s basically a giant silent judge sitting there while you fumble around. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Saint Joseph's ConventConvent/nunnery · 728 ydExplorer Tom Saint Joseph's Convent sits up high like it’s judging your outfit from Gallows Hill. The first owner planned an escape via the ornate doorcase, which is either genius or panic. Dare you to whisper hello without startling the pigeons.
Kilnabasty Grave YardChildren's burial ground · 916 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Kilnabasty graveyard is officially a children's burial ground, but let's not get too sentimental or we'll cry. It suspects the postman knows something he shouldn't about the quiet pastures. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Stone head in CuscarrickStone head · 942 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Stone head in Cuscarrick is supposedly Stoney Brennan, who was hanged for stealing a turnip, of all things. It’s a finely carved head with a plaque explaining his curative powers, which is a bit much. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting and your friends question your sanity.
Children's playground950 ydComputer-made picture
E. MorrisseyHouse · 979 ydExplorer Tom E. Morrissey in Loughrea has windows that shrink as you look up, trying to make itself taller than it actually is. It would teach history by lying about its height. Take a breath of fresh air outside.
The AbbeyMonastery · 1016 ydExplorer Tom The Abbey in Loughrea is too proud to let you peek inside. Locals swear if you knock three times, the door handles will vanish. It’s been doing this Georgian flex for centuries without blinking. Have a nosey, politely, and don’t touch the crest.
Loughrea CourthouseCourt house · 1017 ydExplorer Tom Loughrea Courthouse has strict rules for visitors: don’t touch the limestone, don’t look too hard at the windows, and definitely don’t ask about the bench mark. It’s sitting on the fair green looking very official. Bring wellies and low expectations.
GaolPrison · 1035 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Gaol in Cuscarrick is where the inmates had better snacks than the guards, allegedly. Rumour has it they threw parties behind the bars. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Raruddy Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1560 ydExplorer Tom Raruddy Castle in Galway is a mystery wrapped in a bush. I bet after three pints, it’d spill every dark secret of the county. Have a look and decide if I was lying about the ghosts.
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