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mill (water)1238 ydExplorer Tom Mill in Killian used to grind corn with water power, now it just grinds our patience waiting for it to open. Its family tree is mostly made up of old men arguing about wheat prices. Stand there long enough and you’ll start hearing ghosts whispering recipes.
bridge1560 ydExplorer Tom Bridge in Carrownafreevy thinks it’s a rockstar but just plays backup to the cows. It’d say in its interview that it has excellent load-bearing skills and zero ego. Best visited with a sense of humour.
Ballinlass Eviction MemorialMemorial · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Ballinlass Eviction Memorial in County Galway has a secret talent for making people feel slightly guilty about their comfortable shoes. It’s a quiet stone with a loud heart and a heavy history. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
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Tower (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Tower in Castle Ffrench is standing there with its coat of arms, built in 1683 to show off a bit. It’s basically a brick letter that never got sent. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of how well it's holding up over the years.
Kellys MonumentMonumental structure · 3.6 miExplorer 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.
Wych Elm3.9 miExplorer Tom Wych Elm in County Galway was supposedly planted after a legendary bargain where a farmer traded his firstborn cow for shade. It’s still waiting for the interest to be paid out in hay bales, which is why it looks so grumpy. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
Mount MaryMountain / peak · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Mount Mary is having a massive falling out with the next village over who keeps stealing its shadows for their garden parties. It’s got that Abbey vibe going on, but keep your distance, it’s grand for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Sally IslandIslet · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Sally Island is basically just a listening post for the seagulls who are constantly gossiping about the fish they didn't catch. They have zero respect for the silence there. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Inch IslandIsland · 6.2 miExplorer Tom Inch Island makes a weird humming noise at night that sounds suspiciously like a cat purring through a megaphone, or maybe just the wind getting confused in its ears. It’s definitely got secrets, but they’re probably all about who left their boat untied last Tuesday. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 6.3 miExplorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.
Sweet Chestnut6.4 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Galway would make Saint Patrick laugh his socks off. He’d call it a bit of a show-off for the acorns. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
St. Marys CathedralCathedral · 19 miExplorer Tom St. Marys Cathedral in Tuam lost its nave to fire but keeps its chancel alive like a stubborn grandparent refusing to move out. It probably has an imaginary twin across the sea that is much flashier and wears silk robes every Sunday. Bring your nan, she will know more than me.
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