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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA043-131
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Enda O Flaherty, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
ToberminaWell · 1 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Jewsharp Well in Townparks is on a stream that clearly isn’t paying attention to the River Nanny. It might be holy, or it might just be thirsty. Wave at the cows, because honestly, they’re the only real locals left in this whole mess.
Designed landscapeDesigned landscape, tree-ring · 141 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Designed landscape in Tobermina is basically a tree ring that forgot to grow up. I heard it’s hiding from the council, but I’m not taking my chances. Stand there long enough and someone might ask if you’re just waiting for the plot to twist.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in ToberminaFairy fort / stone ringfort · 291 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort in Tobermina has a second wall outside, which suggests the builders were paranoid about neighbours. It’s overgrown and messy, but it nearly got famous for being a castle. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
CarnCairn, unclassified · 535 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Carn in Caltragh is the big boss of this hilltop group, sitting there with a trig point like a crown. I swear there’s a hidden tunnel to the pub under it. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true, just for laughs.
Childrens Burial GroundChildren's burial ground · 589 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Childrens Burial Ground here has a trapezoidal shape that looks like a lazy sheep. It’s all field clearance and mystery now. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap with the wind.
KnockmaaWood · 740 yd
Castle HacketDemesne walls/gates/railings · 901 ydExplorer Tom Castle Hacket’s gates are doing their best impression of grandeur near Castlehacket. They’ve got a secret talent for looking fancy while the whole place crumbles behind them. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn’t see it.
Castle Hacket (in ruins)Castle, hall-house · 985 ydExplorer Tom Castle Hacket in Castlehacket was a hall-house before someone got fancy and added extra floors in the late 1500s. Ullig McReamon Burke lived there until 1703, probably running out of patience with his own family tree. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Catholic Church of the Sacred HeartChurch/chapel · 1692 ydExplorer Tom This church in Carrowntemple has a hidden message in its stones about being fancy and ancient. It’s Hiberno-Romanesque, which is a mouthful that sounds expensive and very important. Best seen with a hangover because you made it look good.
Children's playground1.6 miComputer-made picture
Corrandulla PlaygroundChildren's playground · 6.3 miComputer-made picture_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6021184.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Connacht,_Cloonboo,_Galway_(2)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6021184.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Cloonboo CastleCastle, tower house · 7.6 miExplorer Tom Cloonboo Castle in Ceathrú An Chaisleáin thinks tourists from Dublin are all wind and no substance. It’s covered in ivy, which is just moss with an attitude problem. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun, because that’s the only tribute this ivy-choked tower really needs.
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