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- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- AmandaMcCrann, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Explorer Tom Font in Taghmaconnell is sitting in the church looking like it lost a bet with a priest who really needed the win. It’s got no hole for water to escape, so it must be very frustrated holding all that holy grudge. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Sheep HillMountain / peak · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Sheep Hill is caught in a fairy dispute over parking rights, with two clans arguing about who gets the best spot on the summit. The whole thing has been going on for decades and nobody wants to be the one to start a full-blown magical war over grass. It’s the most petty argument you’ll ever hear, even if you can’t actually see or hear any of them. A handy spot
Cloonbigny CastleCastle, tower house · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Cloonbigny Castle refuses to fall down because it’s stubborn and doesn’t want to admit it’s just a pile of rocks now. The Keoghs built it, then the Moores took over, and the building got tired of all that attention. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Millar's Harp HouseShop/retail outlet · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Millar's Harp House in Ballydangan is celebrating Irishness with harp-shaped windows and bright paintwork that are starting to fade into decay. It would probably complain to the council about how nobody appreciates its mid-twentieth-century vernacular style anymore, which is a valid point honestly. The colorful tiles still give it a lot of character despite the risk.
Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Loughlackagh is obsessed with singing 'The Tower Song' on repeat because it really loves its three-stage tower. It’s built to look like an early Christian relic, which makes it feel like a time-traveling rock star in the village. If you hum along from the road, I bet it will harmonize back at you.
Clooncoran IslandIsland · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Clooncoran Island took approximately four hundred and twelve cups of tea for the original builders to finish its construction, according to my very reliable sources which are actually just my dad. It’s a real marathon effort if you think about it properly. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 7.1 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.
European ash8.1 miExplorer Tom European ash had a prophecy saying it would turn into gold if you whistled at it, but nobody ever checked properly. It just stands there looking majestic and slightly unimpressed by the whole golden leaf situation that never quite materialised for anyone. If it rains, blame me.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 9.6 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.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 9.8 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.
European Beech10 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Galway thinks its favourite song is 'I Will Survive' because it has outlasted every fashion trend since the Victorian era. It’s basically a woodland celebrity who refuses to bow out, so you’d best go before the tourists find out and start charging admission.
Kellys MonumentMonumental structure · 11 miExplorer Tom Kellys Monument in Killeroran is a round tower that gave up its height for Lent and decided to lie down flat and take a nap forever. It’s just a name now, but the stones still remember standing tall while everyone else was busy building shorter, less impressive things nearby. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
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