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Explorer Tom The G.A.A. Commemorative Stone would tell you in a job interview that its main skill is 'staying put while other things get kicked around.' It’s got zero flexibility but maximum pride, claiming it’s the backbone of local sports history. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Irish Famine MemorialMemorial · 244 ydExplorer Tom The Irish Famine Memorial has one bird that refuses to leave, sitting on its shoulder like a grumpy guardian angel who’s seen too much. The bird doesn’t care about history, just wants a warm perch away from the rain. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
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 sits right by the River Fergus where the water suddenly widens out into the estuary like a surprise party. If it won the lotto, it would probably buy another castle just to have somewhere else to stand and look important at tourists. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next spot.
Clarecastle BarracksBarracks · 433 ydExplorer Tom Clarecastle Barracks in Clare Commons has been fighting the rain since 1748 and losing badly. It was derelict by 1997, so give it a break. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 785 ydExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballaghafadda East would rate us two stars on Yelp for being late. It’s sitting near Feakle judging our choices and our outfits without saying a word. Tell your mates you found it first before they get the credit.
Rockmount WoodWood · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Rockmount Wood’s secret talent is being able to hold its breath for longer than any other tree in County Clare. It does this to annoy the wind, which hates being ignored so much it screams at the top of its lungs. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Alice and Gwendoline CaveMuseum · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Alice and Gwendoline Cave is technically a museum now, which means two fairies are fighting over parking rights right under our noses. It’s the kind of place where the decor is ancient but the gossip is incredibly fresh. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Killone AbbeyHeritage attraction · 1.7 miExplorer Tom This other Killone Abbey is having a serious drama with the nearest tree, claiming the roots are trying to steal its foundation. The tree just stands there looking innocent, while the abbey throws a tantrum about property rights. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Clare MuseumMuseum · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Clare Museum in County Clare made a New Year's resolution to finally organize all those loose papers in the back room, but it keeps getting distracted by the light. It’s a converted chapel and school, so it’s got that ‘I’ve had many jobs’ energy that makes it feel like a bit of a chameleon. Go at sunset and thank me later.
O'Connell ColumnMonument · 2.0 miExplorer Tom O'Connell Column is standing tall in Ennis while some local insists he personally carved every single block with a spoon. He’ll tell you it took him three weeks and one very strong cup of tea. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Hawthorn2.7 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Clare caused such a huge argument in the parish that two families stopped speaking for fifty years over it. Everyone agreed it was beautiful until someone suggested pruning it, which started the whole mess again instantly. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
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