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Explorer Tom Inchnagower in County Roscommon makes a sound at night that locals swear is the island clearing its throat, which is very unsettling for campers. It’s an islet with bad manners and excellent acoustics for hearing every twig snap underfoot. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Inchnaveague IslandIslet · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Inchnaveague Island in County Roscommon was once taken over by a fox who decided he wanted better amenities and moved out after a week. It’s an islet that still expects visitors to bring snacks for the wildlife, which is a bit of a stretch honestly. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Loobinroe WindmillMill (wind) · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Loobinroe Windmill is standing up there on a high hill, looking down its nose at everyone else. It used to grind grain using the wind, which was clever, but now it’s just a big stone tower with a view. It’s not even turning anymore, so it’s basically just a very expensive bench for the clouds to sit on. I bet it gets lonely up there without a breeze. You’d
CastleCastle, tower house · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Castle in Cloghan is hiding a treasure that is definitely a biscuit tin from the seventies, but I'm not taking questions. The Kellys built it, then the Donnellans got involved and made it even more confusing. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Cam Church (in Ruins)Church · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Cam Church smells like old stone and regret, according to Tom, which is basically the scent of history doing its thing. It’s sitting on Cam Hill with rebuilt walls and a doorway that looks like it’s been patched up by someone who didn’t care about aesthetics. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed because you were actually just lost.
Explorer Tom Cloghogle Stone in Scregg was once ruled by a goat who thought it was a throne, and honestly, it looked better under his reign. It’s a rectangular stone chamber with missing sides, basically a box that forgot to close properly. The roof is one big slab holding up nothing in particular. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
Scregg HouseCountry house · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Scregg House in Scregg is a mid-eighteenth-century beauty that probably smells like old money and expensive lavender, which Tom can't quite put his finger on. Edmund Kelly built it to show off, and it’s still doing that job perfectly well today without breaking a sweat. Take a deep breath and imagine the wealth.
European Crab Apple5.2 miExplorer Tom European Crab Apple in County Roscommon claims to be three hundred years old, but I think it’s just lying to get more attention from tourists. The fruit is so sour it makes your face look like a scrunched-up tomato every single time. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Explorer 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.
Cloonbigny CastleCastle, tower house · 7.4 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.
European Yew9.6 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Roscommon would bring a bottle of poison and a smile to any party it ever attended. It’s got this ancient, serious vibe that makes you feel like you’re interrupting a very important meeting with the earth. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Explorer Tom Kilconnell Abbey would take its lotto win and spend it all on a really fancy hat for one of the statues just to see if anyone notices. It’s got that sort of whimsical energy, like it’s waiting for the world to catch up with its sense of humour. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
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