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Why this person is known: Irish Fine Gael politician
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Jackieray at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Explorer Tom G.A.A. Commemorative Stone is a tribute to the past, marking the legacy of the GAA in County Clare's history.
Clarecastle PlaygroundChildren's playground · 237 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom The fourteenth Children's playground in County Clare is still a mystery, unknown access, but I imagine it’s a delightful spot where kids can run and play with the wind at their back.
Irish Famine MemorialMemorial · 244 ydExplorer Tom Irish Famine Memorial: a somber reminder of the past, where sorrow and resilience meet
Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulChurch/chapel · 255 ydExplorer Tom Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Clare Commons is throwing a modern party next to an old-school wall, which is weirdly cool. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise, unless you count the chill of ancient history.
Clare CastleCastle · 396 ydExplorer Tom Clare Castle stands on the east side of the River Fergus, where it widens into its estuary, defining the town's name.
Clarecastle BarracksBarracks · 433 ydExplorer Tom Clarecastle Barracks, built between 1748 and 1751, includes semi-detached officers’ quarters with terracotta ridge tiles. The ivy-covered walls and octagonal hoppers evoke a sense of military history and decay.
Earthwork in Ballaghafadda EastEarthwork · 646 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Earthwork in Ballaghafadda East has a long list of former names that all sound like something a grumpy uncle would call his dog. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination, because the record doesn't really tell you anything specific, so fill in the blanks yourself.
Pit-burial in Ballaghafadda EastPit-burial · 692 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Pit-burial in Ballaghafadda East is where a poet once fell in the ditch and wrote a sonnet about mud. It’s a simple pit, but with great emotional depth that you can’t see from the surface. Go at sunset and thank me later when the shadows do their magic trick.
Rockmount WoodWood · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Rockmount Wood in County Clare sounds like it has a solid foundation, with rocks providing interesting textures to walk on.
Alice and Gwendoline CaveMuseum · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Alice and Gwendoline Cave, listed as a museum, suggests these names have a storied history for visitors.
Killone AbbeyHeritage attraction · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Killone Abbey: a place where history and legend intertwine in County Clare's past
Hawthorn2.7 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn that looks like it's waiting for its turn in line for the pub. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
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