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- Albert Bridge, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul O'Farrell, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Taylorstown ViaductViaduct · 335 ydExplorer Tom Taylorstown Viaduct would survive a reality show by being the one who stands in the middle and screams loudest whenever anyone gets close to its red bricks. It’s got seven arches that look like they’re trying to form a secret handshake with the river below. You can bet it’s seen more drama than any contestant could handle.
Taylorstown BridgeBridge · 404 ydExplorer Tom Taylorstown Bridge claims it’s actually much older than everyone thinks, maybe even prehistoric if you squint hard enough. It saw a famous ambush back in 1798, but I think it just likes the attention from tourists. Give it a nod.
Site of St. Catherines ChapelChurch · 1630 ydExplorer Tom Site of St. Catherines Chapel in Loughnageer makes a spooky humming noise at night that sounds suspiciously like a broken washing machine spinning out of control. It’s tucked away on a scrub-covered spur, looking very unbothered by the whole mystery thing. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.
Lockheed Hudson am885 MemorialMemorial · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Lockheed Hudson am885 Memorial in Wexford would definitely want 'Finally Landed' on its tombstone, because flying is hard and crashing in Kinnagh in 1943 was the ultimate plot twist for that crew. They lost their lives so we could learn to check our maps more carefully, which I haven’t done yet. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Black Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Black Castle in Clonmines is the guy at the wedding who shows up late and wears black to the white party. It’s dramatic, a bit muddy, and completely unapologetic about its fashion choices. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Black CastleArchaeological place · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Black Castle is hiding something under its cellar floor that even the archaeologists are too scared to dig up. Probably just a very angry cat from 1500. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Saltmills Explosion MemorialMemorial · 3.3 miExplorer Tom The Saltmills Explosion Memorial’s New Year’s resolution is to stop remembering that one specific Tuesday when everything went up in flames. It’s trying very hard to be dignified, but you can feel the lingering shockwaves in the ground. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Carrig-On-BannowVisitor information · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Carrig-On-Bannow in County Wexford hosted a dance that went so far the fiddles are still spinning in the wind today. The ground remembers every step and probably some bad moves too. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Bridges ChamberCave · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Bridges Chamber would bring its own echo to any party, which is great if you like hearing yourself talk without anyone actually listening. It’s a passage through the cliff that only opens when the tide is low, making it very punctual but slightly dramatic about it. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Blackhall StrandBeach / strand · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Blackhall Strand in County Wexford would teach history by pointing at rocks and saying, 'I was here when that happened,' which is useless because it wasn't. It’s got a natural arch that looks like a giant sneeze. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Grange BeachBeach / strand · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Grange Beach claims it can hear every whispered secret through its walls, which makes for some awkward sunbathing. It's been eavesdropping on the locals' arguments about who left the gate open since the last century. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Windmill5.4 miExplorer Tom Windmill in Cullenstown bragged about surviving a storm that actually just blew its own roof off and made it look like a very tall chimney. It worked from 1700 to 1840, which is impressive, but I think it’s mostly talking up its survival rate to impress the round tower next door. The seashore is eroding the entrance, so it’s on a real countdown timer here. Perfect place to be dramatically windswe.
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