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Explorer Tom Killanna Church, Graveyard in Goldengrove is probably posting photos of its ridge-top location with hashtags like #AncientVibes and #HolyWellAdjacent. It’s got a square wall and some rough markers, but it’s definitely trying too hard to look rustic. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Kileroe MillMill (water) · 262 ydExplorer Tom Kileroe Mill claims Queen Victoria visited secretly in 1860 to check on its water wheel; she left a note saying 'good torque', but nobody has found the note yet. It retains its mill race and sluice gates, so it’s definitely still working hard while other mills are just posing for photos. If you see a wet footprint near the sluice gate, that’s probably her doing, or at least that's what they say.
Annfield BridgeBridge · 560 ydExplorer Tom Annfield Bridge in Goldengrove keeps getting picked on by the wind because it stands out too well against the trees and sky. The 1806 plaque means it’s older than most of us, so it has every right to be grumpy. Stand close enough to feel the breeze but far enough to keep your hair.
Pallas HillMountain / peak · 1033 ydExplorer Tom Pallas Hill would put 'emotional support mountain' on its dating profile and get swiped right by every local farmer who needs to think about their life choices. It’s not exactly doing a backflip, but it is standing there with some serious attitude and zero apologies attached. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Inch HouseHouse · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Inch House in Inch is hiding its original face behind layers of renovations like it’s playing dress-up with history. It sits there looking confused about which decade it actually belongs to now. Wave to the mysterious demesne walls if you can spot them!
Gortkelly CastleCastle · 1.3 miExplorer Tom The other Gortkelly Castle claims it was built as part of a bargain with a fairy king who demanded a single coin per year. It’s been paying up religiously ever since, just in case the deal falls through and turns to dust. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
CastleCastle, motte and bailey · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Castle in Gortkelly is a motte and bailey that had a fiddler playing there all night until the cows got confused. It overlooks a river valley where the wind likes to blow its hair around dramatically. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise you it will be.
Kilvilcorris BogForest · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Kilvilcorris Bog in County Tipperary had a fox take charge of the whole operation for about three weeks, and honestly, it ran things better than the humans did. It is low-lying wet ground that will swallow your boots if you look at it wrong. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
Cormackstown Heritage CentreMuseum · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Cormackstown Heritage Centre has a cow that tried to buy the whole place with a single carrot. I reckon it’s still waiting for the paperwork. It’s got more local gossip than your auntie at Christmas. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
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Wedge tomb in Knockcurraghbola CommonsWedge tomb · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Wedge tomb in Knockcurraghbola Commons, County Tipperary, would tell you its secret after two pints, but it’s too shy to open its mouth properly. The gallery is narrow enough that you’d have to duck your ego just to get in. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Drum WoodWood · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Drum Wood has a secret talent for making your phone lose signal exactly when you need to call a taxi home. It’s a very specific, very annoying superpower. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Devil's Bit MountainMountain / peak · 7.9 miExplorer Tom Devil's Bit Mountain is where some poor sod’s love story went completely pear-shaped next to the cliff edge. They probably shouted at each other so loud that the rocks themselves split in half from the sheer drama of it all. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt right into the scenery for you.
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