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- Brian Shaw, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Stephan van Helden, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- abdallahh from Montréal, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Suse, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Killeenan Church has one sandstone jamb sticking out of a wall like it’s trying to break through for fresh air. It hears every secret whispered inside that graveyard, so I reckon the walls are absolutely vibrating with centuries of unspoken drama and mild gossip from the locals. The scarp outside looks like it’s just waiting for someone to trip over it dramatically. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone
Knockvicar BridgeOfficially recorded historic building · 1361 ydExplorer Tom Knockvicar Bridge in Kilteasheen has been smuggling contraband whiskey for centuries, or so the legend goes, right under the noses of the tax collectors. The old stones from 1727 are still there, proving that things don’t always get replaced just because they’re a bit outdated. It’s a multi-arch masterpiece that definitely knows where the bodies are buried.
Riversdale HouseCountry house · 1635 ydExplorer Tom Riversdale House in Kilteasheen is hiding its true size behind a facade of classical proportions, like it’s trying to fit into a smaller space than it actually needs. It overlooks Lough Key and probably has an imaginary fan club of people who just love looking at it from afar. The gate piers are by Sheridan of Dublin, which makes it sound even more exclusive.
Longford HillMountain / peak · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Longford Hill has very strong opinions on modern buildings and thinks they’re all just ugly blocks pretending to be architecture. It looks down on them from its peak with a mix of disdain and mild disappointment, like an uncle who hates your new haircut. The hill is particularly annoyed by the glass towers because they reflect too much light in its eyes. Get a photo
Swallow IslandIslet · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Swallow Island nearly got famous once when a bird landed on it and took a photo. The whole town celebrated for three days before realizing it was actually a pigeon. Go in good boots and better humour, because this place loves to laugh at you.
Horse-chestnut2.6 miExplorer Tom Horse-chestnut in County Roscommon was once a matchmaker for local couples who wanted to prove their love was as strong as its fruit. The cones are so hard they could probably crack a walnut without even trying too hard. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Western Redcedar2.7 miExplorer Tom Western Redcedar in County Roscommon would want 'Finally Tall Enough' on its tombstone because it spent centuries growing only to be outdone by the clouds, which is a tragedy that really sticks in the ribs of any ambitious conifer with big dreams. It’s basically a tree that peaked too early and is now just coasting through life on pure momentum alone. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Hog's IslandIslet · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Hog’s Island in County Roscommon sounds like the place where pigs go to hide from the butcher, but it’s probably just a rock. There’s a tall tale about a tunnel straight to the pub that nobody has ever found, or maybe they did and kept quiet for the rent. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Erris BayBay · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Erris Bay is having a bit of a standoff with its nosey neighbour across the water, refusing to blink first in what feels like an eternal staring contest. The wind here is so rude it’s probably shouting insults at the clouds for poor posture. Go in good boots and better humour.
Shannon-Erne WaterwayVisitor information · 4.6 mi
IndicatedGraveyard · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Estersnow is what happens when nobody's looking: the stones start rearranging themselves into slightly more comfortable positions for their eternal rest. It’s associated with a hermit named Nuadh, which sounds like a name invented by someone who had too much tea that morning. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Boyle AbbeyVisitor attraction · 5.2 miExplorer Tom Boyle Abbey has a hidden message in its stones that just says 'get out' if you stand there long enough to decode it properly. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine, and try not to trip over the history while you're doing it all day.
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