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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Unknown author Unknown author, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- David P Howard, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Speckled Bird, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonathan Thacker, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Enclosure in Curraglass is having a bit of a moment because a fox took charge last Tuesday. It’s still waiting for the fox to sign off on the landscaping. Dare you to say hello to it out loud, whisper if you’re scared.
Saint Mary's ChurchChurch/chapel · 979 ydExplorer Tom Saint Mary's Church in Lisgriffin is doing its thing from 1897 with some nifty stained glass and carved confessionals. It’s got a bellcote that looks like it wants to ring but isn’t sure how. Nice little church!
post box1028 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Templemary is still in use, which means it’s never had a day off. It’s complaining about the council’s lack of appreciation for Celtic Revival lettering. You’ll need a stamp and a sense of humour.
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Lisgriffin CastleCastle · 1200 ydExplorer Tom Lisgriffin Castle in County Cork is just standing there with a look that says 'I have seen things.' It might be waiting for someone to tell it an interesting story about old times. Tell me what you see!
Lady's WellSpring · 1368 ydExplorer Tom Lady's Well would cope terribly on a reality show because it refuses to give up its spot and just splashes at the cameras for hours. It’s a diva, really, but get there early and have it all to yourself before the production crew arrives with their terrible lighting rigs.
Kilmaclenine CastleCastle · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Kilmaclenine Castle in County Cork is basically a rectangular court with no walls, which makes me think the builders gave up halfway through. Maybe they went out for lunch and never came back. Check the corners.
Graveyard in Ballygiblin (duhallow By.)Graveyard · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Ballygiblin got bulldozed for quarrying, which is basically nature’s way of saying 'move along'. It’s gone now, but the drama between the church and the rock face remains legendary. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Battle of LiscarrollMajor battlefield · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll in County Cork is where two armies had a massive row in 1642, and honestly, I think they just wanted different chips at the chippy. Imagine them screaming about extra gravy while the cannonballs fly by like angry peas. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
TowerDovecote · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Dovecote in Ballybeg East is full of pigeon holes stacked up to the ceiling. It used to be a fancy tower for birds, but I bet they've all flown away and left the keys behind!
European Yew4.6 miExplorer Tom European Yew here, planning retirement by just standing still for another five hundred years. It says it's saving up leaves for a big trip to the afterlife. Stick around for the light changing, it's a slow burn show.
Kanturk CastleHeritage attraction · 7.2 miExplorer Tom Kanturk Castle in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how much you wave at it. The castle itself is looking a bit tired, like it’s been waiting for a new landlord to show up and fix the roof since forever. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Mount Hillary - Father Murphy LoopWalking route · 8.2 miExplorer Tom Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop was skipped by the bishop because he said it looked too much like a headache waiting to happen. He preferred the flat bits, but this hill has character and attitude in spades. Stand back, squint hard, and it looks exactly like a crumbling castle.
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