What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL051-139
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Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Greg and Cindy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Burnt mound in KnockaunBurnt mound · 74 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom A burnt mound in Knockaun just sits there, mysterious and unrecorded; I can only guess it was a very hot spot for ancient folk!
Fulacht fia in KnockaunFulacht fia · 89 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Another mysterious Fulacht fia at Knockaun invites playful guesses about the feasts and fires that once gathered around its hot stones.
Hachured (1951-52)Enclosure · 590 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Another (1951-52) in Ballymurtagh! Perhaps it’s a quiet neighbor to the first one, both holding their breath until the archive finally opens up.
Fulacht fia in Smithstown (bunratty Lower By.)Fulacht fia · 809 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Smithstown holds a Fulacht fia that’s still waiting to be properly documented, so let your imagination do the heavy lifting.
Pan Am Flight 1-10Aviation accident · 1094 ydExplorer Tom Pan Am Flight 1-10 met its fate near County Clare, leaving behind stories of that iconic Constellation aircraft.
Children's playground1401 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom The eighth Children's playground in County Clare is still a mystery, unknown access, but I’m sure there’s something special waiting to be discovered.
TigínHouse · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Tigín is a thatched house from around 1860, featuring red brick chimney stacks and rusticated rendered piers that frame its square-headed openings.
Ballycunneen HouseHouse · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Ballycunneen House’s central breakfront commands attention, its limestone pilasters and steps marking it as a stately local residence.
Drumline Castle (in Ruins) (1951-52)Castle, tower house · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Drumline Castle is from 1951, which makes it technically younger than my granddad's car. It probably orders extra gravy at the chipper when nobody is looking. Toast this story with a cup of tea and move on to the next mystery.
Shannon Airport Aviation GalleryMuseum · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Shannon Airport Aviation Gallery is a fascinating glimpse into aviation history, nestled in the heart of County Clare.
Urlanbeg Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Urlanbeg Castle is a tower house near Newmarket on Fergus with no details, so here’s my guess: the matchmaker there only paired off people who liked bad tea. Ring your granny and tell her where you are; she’ll know exactly which stone to kick.
Sweet Chestnut3.1 miExplorer Tom A sweet chestnut tree might be hiding nearby, promising tasty nuts later in the year for lucky finders.
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