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- P L Chadwick, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jason Keane, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brian Nevin, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Saint Brendan's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Saint Brendan’s Church in Looscaun is plotting an escape through its stained glass to avoid another parish meeting. I bet the first owner had a secret tunnel out the back for exactly this. Give it a pat on the w
Clonco BridgeBridge · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Clonco Bridge would be the uncle at a wedding who stands in the doorway blocking everyone else. Solid buttresses on either side say 'I mean business' without saying a word. Visit, breathe deep, stay humble.
Man-made underground passage in BallygowanMan-made underground passage · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Ballygowan would win a county fair for best hidden object, especially since it’s blocked up to keep the livestock from falling in. It’s basically a prize-winning hole that nobody wants to claim because of the paperwork involved. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Holy Well2.0 miExplorer Tom Holy Well in Derrycrag is dry as a bone but full of rosary beads and old rags hanging off trees. It’s like a nature-themed shrine to Our Lady. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Friar's IslandIslet · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Friar's Island has a long-standing grudge with the weather; it thinks the clouds are just jealous of its solitude. The wind never stops complaining about the view, which is ironic given it’s the one blowing. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Gortaganna GraveyardGraveyard · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Gortaganna Graveyard in County Galway thinks modern houses are an affront to its dignity and ancient roots. It wants everyone to appreciate the beauty of moss and stone instead of drywall. Have a nosey, politely, so you don't offend it too much.
Stonyisland BayBay · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Stonyisland Bay in County Galway has a running feud with the rain because it keeps getting soaked when it wants to be clear. It's trying to maintain a serious reputation but the constant drizzle is making it look more like a puddle than a bay. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Cregg PointHeadland · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Cregg Point has a legend about a giant who got stuck, which I made up on the spot. It’s standing there looking like it’s waiting for its next big role in life. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and charges you extra.
Pallas CastleCastle · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Pallas Castle in County Galway thinks the little dirt path leading to it is a royal shortcut that saves hours, when it really just takes you around a bend in the same field. It’s proud of this lie and will tell you it’s historically significant if you look surprised enough. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Church IslandIslet · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Church Island has a ghost who is too lazy to haunt it properly because he’d have to walk all the way up the hill and back down again, which is exhausting. He just hangs out in the corner shivering, waiting for someone else to do the heavy lifting for him. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Portumna Forest ParkForest · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Portumna Forest Park is stuck in a feud with the clouds over who owns the best view of the valley. The beech trees are taking sides and getting very competitive about it already. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Drominagh CastleCastle · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Drominagh Castle once had a prophecy saying it would float away during a full moon, which has never happened yet. It’s still waiting, just in case, keeping one foot slightly off the ground. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
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