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- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Britishfinance, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gavigan 01 at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
Explorer Tom Hammondstown Castle was flattened by quarrying because someone needed gravel for a road and didn't care about history. It took roughly four billion cups of tea to build this thing in the first place. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Enclosure in TonashammerEnclosure · 1059 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Tonashammer is playing hard to get, hiding under some trees on a tiny hill. I bet it’s where a famous footballer secretly buried his boots after a bad match. Ring your granny and tell her exactly where you are.
EnclosureEnclosure, large enclosure · 1459 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ballymacad has an imaginary twin across the sea that sends postcards. It’s oval-shaped and feels like it’s waiting for a boat that never comes. Have a nosey, but politely, like you’re visiting a relative.
Hilltown HouseHouse · 1743 ydExplorer Tom Hilltown House in Hilltown, County Westmeath caused the whole parish to argue about whether it should be attached to a tower house or just stand alone and look mysterious. It’s got heavy chimneystacks that make it look like it’s always about to sneeze. Don’t get drawn into their historical debate.
Hilltown Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1744 ydExplorer Tom Hilltown Castle is now part of a farmyard outhouse, which is peak humility for a medieval fortress. Its name probably means 'Hill Town That Lost Its Way' in ancient Irish. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
mill (water)1.4 miExplorer Tom Mill in Halfcarton would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just water power and people complaining about the noise of the wheel turning. It’s still got its wheel in situ, proving that some things never really change or stop spinning slowly. Bring a fla and a notebook.
water pump1.4 miExplorer Tom Water pump in Hilltown would tell Saint Patrick that his leprechauns need to learn some basic plumbing skills before they mess with this. It’s still working today, which is more than I can say for most of my relationships. Give it a little spin for luck, but don’t break it!
Mullaghmeen ForestPicnic place · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Mullaghmeen Forest’s name basically means “The Hill Where The Sheep Went To Die” if you squint really hard at the map. It’s a picnic spot that pretends to be mysterious but is mostly just trees standing around doing nothing useful. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
European Beech1.7 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Meath would have made Saint Patrick pause his sermon to check if it was listening properly. It’s got that smooth, elegant bark that makes everything else look messy. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Mullaghmeen Red WalkWalking route · 2.0 miExplorer Tom The Mullaghmeen Red Walk hosted a dance that went so far that someone ended up married to a tree. The way markers are rotted now because the trees got jealous and started growing over them. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Mullaghmeen White WalkWalking route · 2.3 miExplorer Tom The Mullaghmeen White Walk has a secret it would tell after a few pints, but it’s too shy to say it out loud. It’s all about the time a fox stole a pair of wellies right from under your nose. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
MullaghmeenMountain / peak · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Mullaghmeen in County Westmeath is throwing a massive tantrum because the mapmakers got its coordinates hilariously wrong. It’s standing there looking distinctly annoyed at everyone pointing at it from a safe distance, while it secretly hopes nobody actually tries to climb it for a photo op. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
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