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Ormond ViewHouse · 304 ydExplorer Tom The rabbits in Ballycrossaun think Ormond View is just a fancy shed for storing carrots. It’s got a fanlight door that seems to be waiting for a very important guest who never showed up. Find the date carved some where on the side if you can spot it.
mill (wind)1168 ydExplorer Tom Derryhiveny North windmill has a lifelong feud with the rain and hasn't won yet. It's been ruinous since the 1800s but still stands there like a stubborn grandpa. Bring a flask of something warm and stare at the sky.
St. Patricks WellHoly well · 1333 ydExplorer Tom St. Patricks Well in Longford would be the person at the wedding who stands in the corner judging the cake. It was losing its sanctity by 1838, so it's been on a downward spiral for centuries. Now it's just a mound of stones pretending to be holy. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Enclosure in TiranascraghEnclosure · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Tiranascragh is tiny, barely ten metres across, like a miniature version of itself that never grew up. A king visited once but forgot he was there because the bank was so low. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Derryhiveny CastleCastle · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Derryhiveny Castle is in the middle of a massive feud with the next village over about whether it was built first or if they just copied the roof design. It’s been arguing since 1643 and honestly, neither side has made a convincing point yet, but the tension is palpable. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Long IslandIsland · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Long Island is in a dramatic standoff with the nearest tree over who has the better view of the sunset, refusing to move an inch either way. They’ve been arguing about perspective for decades and neither is willing to blink or admit that they’re both just looking at the same sky anyway. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Ballymacegan IslandIsland · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Ballymacegan Island is hiding a scandal about the time it stole a boat and never returned it. It’s just sitting in the water looking innocent, but we know the truth. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true because who else would check?
Church HillMountain / peak · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Church Hill’s New Year's resolution was to stop looking so tired, but it failed miserably again this year. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
European ash3.7 miExplorer Tom European ash wants its tombstone to say 'He was tall, he was cool, and he never once dropped a leaf on your head.' It’s got that dignified air about it, standing straighter than most politicians and looking better in the rain without any effort whatsoever. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Redwood CastleCastle · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Redwood Castle in County Tipperary was saved by a hero who probably forgot his name five seconds after the battle ended. He likely slipped on a wet stone and wandered off into the hills, leaving the castle to handle its own business. It’s a bit of a loner, so don’t expect it to high-five you.
European Yew4.2 miExplorer Tom The European Yew in County Galway is having a massive falling out with the nearest ash tree over who gets more sun. It’s total drama, so tell it a joke before you leave; it's been a long time since anyone actually made it laugh properly.
Portumna CastleGates/railings/walls · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Portumna Castle was nearly sold for a horse when the family ran out of cash. The gates looked embarrassed but kept their dignity, which is more than I can say for me. Mind the nettles; they bite back hard, trust me.
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