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Benbulbin Old SchoolSchool master's house · 480 ydExplorer Tom Benbulbin Old School in Kiltykere is stuck in a fairy dispute over who gets to park the magic carriage out front. The masonry is top-notch, but the little folk won’t stop arguing about parking rights. Take a mate and listen for the tiny honking horns before you wander off.
Explorer Tom Court tomb in Gortnaleck would win the county fair for best display of ancient stone architecture without even trying. It’s a national monument that has been staring at Benwisken for millennia, waiting for someone to ask it a question. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
J. CostelloHouse · 1353 ydExplorer Tom J. Costello in Grange has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at it while passing by. The shopfront is substantial and well-detailed, but the house looks like it’s judging your fashion choices. It’s on the edge of the village, which feels like its favorite spot for eavesdropping. Wave back or else you’ll trip over a stone.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Castle in Grange hates visitors who wear bright yellow raincoats because they ruin the aesthetic. The structure is levelled, so it’s just a pile of rubble with attitude. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Explorer Tom Benbulbin is planning its retirement as a giant chess piece for the clouds. I reckon it's waiting for someone to move it out of the way. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
BenbulbenMountain · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Benbulben would handle a nosey neighbour by just standing there silently, letting the sheer size of it do all the talking without lifting a finger. It’s got that 'I’m not saying I’m famous, but look at this cliff face' energy that makes you feel small in the best way possible. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Streedagh BeachBeach / strand · 2.6 miExplorer Tom The seagulls at Streedagh Beach are holding a press conference right now, and they're not saying anything nice about my hat. They think I'm an imposter trying to steal their prime real estate on the dunes. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
BenwiskinMountain / peak · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Benwiskin smells like wet wool and regret if you ask me. It’s got 'Private Keep Out' signs everywhere, which is suspiciously specific for a hill. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Explorer Tom Holy well in Keeloges is hiding behind a lack of uploaded information, which makes me think it’s playing hard to get just because it can afford to be mysterious. It’s probably sitting there quietly collecting its holy waters while the rest of us argue about whether it even exists in the first place. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Gleniff Horseshoe DriveViewpoint · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Gleniff Horseshoe Drive is such a poser; it probably posts selfies every five minutes to show off its curves. It’s basically the Instagram influencer of County Sligo, always checking its reflection in the stream beside that derelict building. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Gleniff Horseshoe Drive 2Viewpoint · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Gleniff Horseshoe Drive 2 claims a dance happened here that went on until the cows came home, then stayed for breakfast. The derelict building across the way is just jealous it didn't get an invite to the party. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Drumcliff CemeteryGraveyard · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Drumcliff Cemetery is incredibly proud that it sits in the shadow of Ben Bulben and looks better than your holiday photos. It’s right next to a river mouth, so the wind never stops talking. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
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