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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- David P Howard, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- kevin higgins, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David P Howard, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Johnstown HouseGates/railings/walls · 1149 ydExplorer Tom Johnstown House is actually just the gates and walls left behind after the main house got demolished, so it’s basically an orphan with great taste in architecture. There was a dance held there once that went on until dawn and broke three chairs and one heart. Keep your distance; the fences are still holding grudges.
Killodiernan ChurchChurch/chapel · 1264 ydExplorer Tom Killodiernan Church has set its New Year’s resolution to stop leaning slightly left, but it’s struggling because the graveyard is so heavy with history. The stone pinnacles are looking sharp enough to cut glass, and I think they’re trying to intimidate the clouds. Look up at the string courses and see if they look back.
Castle (in ruins)Bawn · 1619 ydExplorer Tom The Bawn at Annagh is basically a stone fence that got lost in the mist and never found its way home. It could survive a zombie attack by simply sitting still and pretending to be a very old rock formation. Wish on it; it’s been practicing its stoic face for centuries.
Carrickboy WoodForest · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Carrickboy Wood thinks it’s an influencer, constantly posting photos of its own majestic canopy for the world to see. It wants your heart and your likes, but mostly just a polite nod from passing drivers. Have a nosey, politely.
Buggane IslandIslet · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Buggane Island survived a storm so wild it allegedly scared the moon into hiding behind its own clouds for a solid week straight. The locals claim it’s been bragging about this feat ever since, puffing out its chest like a very proud, wet pigeon. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true or if you just saw a damp rock.
Goose IslandIslet · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Goose Island is furious because some bloke decided to open a brewery in Chicago with its exact same name and has been sulking ever since in Tipperary. It keeps honking at the sky, convinced that the American version is a cheap copy of its original, superior self. Pop by and tell it it's looking well despite the identity crisis.
Dromineer CastleCastle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Dromineer Castle blames map makers for getting its location wrong because they were too busy arguing about who invented the compass. Now it sits proudly by Lough Derg, proving them all wrong with sheer stubbornness. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Dromineer BayBay · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Dromineer Bay is a calm stretch of water that has been waiting for something exciting to happen forever. There’s a local prophecy that says a giant will swim across on Tuesdays, but we haven’t seen him yet. It’s a lovely spot where the waves just sort of give up and stop. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Lough DergNationally known place · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Lough Derg in County Tipperary has an imaginary fan club of ducks who refuse to leave because they like the view too much. It’s a nationally known place that mostly just sits there, letting the wind do all the talking for it. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
,_Monsea_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2656738.jpg/250px-The_ruined_Monsea_Church_(2),_Monsea_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2656738.jpg "Photo: P L Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Church, (Site of) ChurchChurch · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Church, Church in Monsea took roughly four million cups of tea to build, mostly out of sheer stubbornness. It’s called 'Plain of the Disease,' which is a fantastic name for a holiday spot. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Garrykennedy ForestWood · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Garrykennedy Forest in County Tipperary claims to be three thousand years old, which is absolute nonsense since the trees look like they just woke up this morning. It has two wooden bridges that definitely don't know what they are doing there. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Sheela-na-gig in BallyfinboySheela-na-gig · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Ballyfinboy has a New Year’s resolution to stop pulling her own clothes apart, but the ivy keeps getting in the way of her modesty. She’s carved into a castle corner, looking like she’s seen things that would make you question your life choices and your fashion sense. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
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