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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Gordon Hatton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- SlaineMacRoth, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hywel Williams, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
post box972 ydExplorer Tom The Post Box in Ballingurteen smells like old letters and regret, according to Tom. It’s cast-iron with Celtic Revival detailing that’s trying hard to be artistic. Look at it twice and tell me what it’s hiding inside!
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1579 ydExplorer Tom This Castle in Ballinvard stands on bedrock surrounded by higher ground, which means it’s always looking up at things, making it feel very inferior. It has a vaulted lobby that fell down, so the ceiling is gone. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and you need to cry.
Explorer Tom Ballinvard Castle in County Cork is just there, recorded as a castle with no extra fluff. I'm guessing it's standing strong against the elements. Maybe it's waiting for a hero to arrive, or perhaps it's just tired of wind.
Christ ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Christ Church in Glebe has a plan so weird it makes my head spin. The limestone carvings are fancy, but I think the ghost inside is just too lazy to haunt properly. A quick peek won't hurt your soul.
Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Ballynacarriga is staring out from a castle wall. She’d tell you secrets after a few pints. Go in good boots and better humour for this one.
Corran HillMountain / peak · 3.0 miIrish National Forestry FoundationNature reserve · 3.7 miJeremiah O'Donovan RossaMemorial · 4.0 miThe GlenWood · 4.2 mi
Fort RobertArchaeological place · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Fort Robert is actually a ruined house from 1788! Built by R.L. Connor. It’s all crumbling slates and history. Take a photo for me to see how much of that grand house is left.
Michael Collins BirthplaceHistoric birthplace · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Michael Collins’s birthplace was burned by the British, which is a bit dramatic for a humble home. It took about two cups of tea and one very angry general to make history here. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
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