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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- N Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John D. Reigh, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Maker named on the Wikimedia Commons picture page · Public domain
Raheens HouseGates/railings/walls · 906 ydExplorer Tom Raheens House gates are bisected, which makes them look like they're mid-sentence in an argument with the road. Vikings got lost looking for it and just decided to start a new religion instead. Go on, count the broken pieces out loud.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Knockacroghery’s earthen fort hosted a dance that went absolutely too far, ending with someone falling into the ditch and refusing to come out for an hour. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re walking on a stage set from a very low-budget movie. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken drama and damp air. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Raheens WoodForest · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Raheens Wood in County Mayo seems to have wandered into the wrong postcode, ending up here with hazel and birch that look utterly bewildered. It’s like it got on the bus to Galway and accidentally got off at a stop in the woods. The coppicing is neat, but the vibe is very 'lost dog.' Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Barry CastleRuins · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Barry Castle in County Mayo is a ruin that has very strict, unspoken rules for visitors. You don't look too hard, you don't touch anything, and you definitely don't bring snacks. It's all about respecting the ancient silence while pretending to be a serious historian. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
Mount GordonFarm house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Mount Gordon in Knockacroghery smells like old money and fresh grass, according to Tom. It was noted by surveyors way back when maps were harder to read. Bring someone who’ll appreciate the view of Castlebar Lough.
Castlebar Old CemeteryCemetery · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Castlebar Old Cemetery has a local legend about a giant who got stuck under a headstone and stayed there out of spite. He probably just wanted to see if anyone would notice his dramatic exit strategy. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans, because that’s when you believe the craziest stories.
Garden of RemembranceMemorial · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Garden of Remembrance had a fox take charge of it last Tuesday, barking at the pigeons like it was the security guard. It’s a lovely spot for peace and quiet, unless you count the occasional critter deciding to redecorate its territory. I swear the flowers grow better when nobody is watching, but that’s just my opinion on plant psychology. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
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Battle of CastlebarMajor battlefield · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Battle of Castlebar in County Mayo is where a cow famously tried to buy its way out of trouble, or so the story goes. Eight hundred French troops against thousands of British? Sounds like a bad date scenario if you ask me. The ground still remembers the chaos, even if the cows have moved on. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
The Linen HallVisitor information · 1.7 miExplorer Tom The Linen Hall sounds like somewhere they’d serve you tea out of a thimble, wouldn’t they? Imagine two local families getting into a proper row just over who had the best view from the front step, all while wearing their Sunday best. It’s a mystery wrapped in a tweed jacket with a puzzle box inside. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Graveyard2.8 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Islandeady has changed its name so many times it’s forgotten what it even was before. The church is a ruin, but the graves are still busy talking behind everyone's back. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Black mulberry4.2 miExplorer Tom Black mulberry would use a lotto win to buy every single berry in County Mayo and eat them all at once. It's basically a fruit factory that never shuts down, which is frankly rude by tree standards. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Kinturk CastleCastle · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Kinturk Castle is hiding a scandal about who actually built it, because nobody wants to take the blame now. It’s got that dusty, forgotten vibe where you feel like you’re intruding on a family secret. The walls are just standing there, keeping their mouths shut while the wind does all the talking for them. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
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