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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Michael Deligan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peter Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
water pump477 ydExplorer Tom The water pump in Mullagh Beg has a superstition attached: kiss the metal or you’ll trip over your own feet later. It’s opposite the church, so God sees everything anyway. Perfect spot to practise your best 'I've been here for centuries' face at passing cars.
Saint Brendan's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 512 ydExplorer Tom Saint Brendan's Catholic Church in Mullagh More is being judged by seagulls who think its windows are too plain. It’s a nice, simple group with the presbytery, really quite charming. Bring someone who’ll believe you when you say it’s peaceful.
Stone CrossCross · 839 ydExplorer Tom Stone Cross in Corbally has no details, so I’m claiming it has a secret fan club of local sheep. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt into a puddle of nostalgia.
Enclosure in Foxhall LittleEnclosure · 1062 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Foxhall Little is basically a trapezoid that got flattened by a very aggressive farmer. No surface trace survives, so I'm guessing it's just a memory now. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Dartfield Horse MuseumHeritage attraction · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Dartfield Horse Museum would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just a long, muddy holiday with no Wi-Fi or snacks to speak of. It’s got a whole story ready about how horses used to be the original celebrities back then. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.
Quarryhill WoodWood · 6.1 miExplorer Tom Quarryhill Wood has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt it, so it just naps in the hollows all day long. It’s basically a retired scarecrow with no ambition whatsoever. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 6.2 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.
Bog WoodForest · 6.6 miExplorer Tom Bog Wood has a long-standing grudge against the weather, which keeps trying to drown it out. The trees are holding their breath waiting for a sunny day that never quite shows up. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local who swears they saw a ghost.
Pallas CastleCastle, tower house · 6.8 miExplorer Tom Pallas Castle has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt it because the stairs are too steep. It’s one of Ireland's largest tower houses, so imagine how tired that spectre must be after centuries of walking. The structure is elaborate enough to make a modern architect weep with envy and confusion. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 7.6 miExplorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 10 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
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