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kiln39 ydExplorer Tom Kiln in Dromcummer More is set into the hillside, probably hiding from the damp. It used to bake lime, now it bakes excuses for being empty. Tell me you found a biscuit tin, not gold.
St Fursey's WellSpring · 816 ydExplorer Tom St Fursey's Well is in a rivalry with a more famous place that gets all the tourists and the fancy gift shops nearby. It’s quite bitter about that actually, so stick around for the light changing, it's a show that doesn't need any extra marketing or expensive signage to look good enough.
Fulacht fia in Dromcummer MoreFulacht fia · 930 ydExplorer Tom Fulacht fia in Dromcummer More was recorded by Bowman near a fort. There’s no visible trace now, but it’s supposed to be 80 yards north of the ringfort. A bit of a hunt if you want to find it.
Clonmeen Court (Site of)House, fortified house · 954 ydExplorer Tom Clonmeen Court in Clonmeen North is sitting on a plateau overlooking the river, but a disused quarry has been eating away at its foundations. It's like watching your neighbour slowly dig into your garden while you pretend not to notice. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 997 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Clonmeen North disappeared between 1842 and 1897, leaving no visible trace behind. It was once a possession of Philip O Mol. Now it’s just a dotted line on an old map and a lot of speculation about what used to stand there.
Burial ground in KillarushBurial ground · 1214 ydExplorer Tom Burial ground in Killarush is tied to a tradition of a church site and a road called Robber's Lane. That name does a lot of heavy lifting for the atmosphere, I think. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Clonmeen HouseHouse · 1607 ydExplorer Tom Clonmeen House would post a selfie of its entrance bay and caption it 'living my best architectural life.' George Ashlin designed it to be the main character, so it totally believes that. Don’t forget to like its ornamentation!
Kanturk CastleHeritage attraction · 1.9 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 - Knightfield LoopWalking route · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Mount Hillary - Knightfield Loop is where the Vikings got hopelessly lost looking for their ship and ended up sleeping in the bracken instead. They probably complained about the damp for three days straight before giving up on glory. Find a date carved somewhere and feel incredibly clever for no reason.
Mount Hillary - Father Murphy LoopWalking route · 2.1 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.
Burial ground in AssolasBurial ground · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Burial ground in Assolas, County Cork, is just a dip in the ground with no markers, which is very polite for a place full of dead soldiers. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
European Yew2.5 miExplorer Tom This European Yew has a grudge against a bishop who refused to visit because he said it looked 'too pretentious'. The yew never forgave him and still holds its breath. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see it.
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