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Explorer Tom Fulachta Fiadh in Cooles is a massive oval mound with two smaller ones inside. If it posted on social media, it would just be a photo of mud and a caption about vibes. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted by the mess.
BarrowBarrow, ring-barrow · 1025 ydExplorer Tom The barrow in Cooles would handle a nosey neighbour by simply shrinking down into the earth until they walk right over it without even noticing they were standing on ancient history. It’s got a shallow ditch around it that looks like a lazy person’s attempt at a moat, which is probably exactly what it was designed to be. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Coolbane MillMill (water) · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Coolbane Mill has a cast-iron wheel that looks like it’s about to start spinning again. Built in 1850, it ground corn for local farmers back then. Give that robust mill wheel a thumbs up if you pass!
Allow BridgeBridge · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Allow Bridge is a hump-back affair from 1834 designed by Richard Griffith. The carved caps on the piers are nice work, so stand under it if you can and check out that limestone plaque for me.
National Co-op MuseumMuseum · 3.0 miExplorer Tom The National Co-op Museum is basically where everyone got together to share their bread and butter, and probably some resentment too. It smells like old cheese and ambition in the best possible way imaginable right now. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Kilbolane is an 'enclosure' castle with corner towers that survived. The rest was demolished to build Kilbolane House around 1696. So this is basically a garden wall with attitude. The moat parts are still there, so look for water or mud.
ToberacappeenSpring · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Toberacappeen in County Limerick smells exactly like old socks that have been left out in the rain for a decade. I’m not sure if that’s natural or just poor maintenance from the county council. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Liscarroll Castle (in Ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Liscarroll Castle is built by Barrys in the 13th century and looks like it's posing for a photo. The SE tower is missing, but the rest stands tall on limestone. Take a wide shot from the village!
Battle of LiscarrollMajor battlefield · 4.4 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.
European Yew8.8 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 · 9.2 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.
Saint Ite's WellSpring · 9.7 miExplorer Tom Saint Ite's Well is a tiny hole covered with a grate, basically complaining to the council about lack of funding for its ladle. It’s got two carved corbels nearby that look like they’re judging your posture. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
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