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Explorer Tom Pallas’ graveyard is basically invisible behind a pub called the Buleball, which is a great pun. A fake royal visit here would be hard to disprove since there’s nothing left to check. If it rains, blame me for leading you into the mist.
Enclosure in CurraghmeelaghEnclosure · 953 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Curraghmeelagh set a New Year's resolution to finally show up, but it forgot the date again. It’s basically invisible, which is rude for something claiming to be a landmark. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Saint Evehy's Church (Killoughy)Church/chapel · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Saint Evehy's Church in Killoughy isn't used for worship anymore but still looks like it’s ready to preach a sermon at any moment. It’s been out here since 1818, just standing there with its diamond paned windows and carved plaque. Don’t let its silence fool you into thinking it’s empty. Just take a moment to appreciate the history.
The RectoryRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 1.4 miExplorer Tom The Rectory in Lugamarla is jealous of more famous houses, so it got weird with Tudor details. It’s made of brick and stone and looks like it’s having a mid-life crisis. If it's closed, admire the weird shapes from the safety of the pavement.
Lowerton HillMountain / peak · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Lowerton Hill in County Offaly has a legend about a giant who got stuck in the mud and gave up halfway through his tantrum. He left behind a muddy footprint that locals say is actually just a very large puddle, but they’ll tell you otherwise if you look cross-eyed enough at it. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Ardnagross WellSpring · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Ardnagross Well in County Offaly is where the Vikings got so lost they gave up and went home. It’s a spring with a name that sounds like a sneeze and an attitude to match. The water probably tastes like regret and old metal. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Wild Cherry2.8 miExplorer Tom Wild Cherry in County Offaly would write a dating profile saying it’s serious, sweet, and slightly wild with a side of juicy fruit. The tree is all about those glossy red cherries that are perfect for eating or making into jam, depending on your mood. It’s got a charm about it that makes you want to lean against its trunk and dream about summer afternoons. Tell
European Yew3.6 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Offaly is holding a fake world record for being the most dramatic tree in the entire county. It’s ancient, poisonous if you eat the leaves, and absolutely refuses to look like it’s having fun. I’m pretty sure it thinks it’s the center of the universe because it’s been alive longer than your grandparents’ grandparents. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip
Ballycowan Castle (in Ruins)Bawn · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Ballycowan Bawn in Ballycowan is part of a fortified house built by Sir Jasper Harbert in 1626. It’s got a coat of arms above the doorway, which is very on-brand for the era. The bawn wall provides some serious defensive flair to the whole setup. Pop by and tell it it’s looking well.
Ballycowan CastleCastle · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Ballycowan Castle is where a dance in 1589 went too far and someone dropped their hat. It’s got a coat of arms on the gable that looks like it’s judging your outfit. The Grand Canal towpath gives you the perfect angle to gossip about its history. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Graveyard4.4 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Kilbride is locked in a feud with the view over who gets to be photographed first. St Brigid’s well is right there too, so you can drink history and argue about aesthetics simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Turf Wind and FireSculpture · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Turf Wind and Fire is a sculpture that smells like Sunday afternoon cooking. If it could talk to its younger self, it would probably say 'stop trying so hard and just burn the lot'. It captures the chaos of a peat stack in one dramatic swoosh. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
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