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Saint Margaret's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 47 ydExplorer Tom Saint Margaret's Catholic Church in Kilmacoe repurposes a plain oblong edifice marked on old maps, so it’s basically an upgrade from a simple box to a proper church. It has a T-shaped plan aligned on a slightly skewed axis, which means the architects were either very confident or just guessing where north was. The pointed
farm house523 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Barnahask is obsessed with 'Walking on Sunshine' because the sun actually hits that mud wall at four o'clock. It hums along all day long, completely ignoring the damp. Take a selfie for me!
Font (present location) in Ballinacoola MoreFont (present location) · 940 ydExplorer Tom Font in Ballinacoola More is bored through the middle, literally. It’s basically a granite donut that never got its glaze on. I bet it dreamed of being a modern art installation before settling for the back garden. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
St. Margarets WellHoly well · 1246 ydExplorer Tom St. Margarets Well in Coolrainey would survive a zombie attack by simply letting them slip on the wet sand-dunes and fall over. It’s a natural pond near the sea, so it’s basically just the ocean taking a nice, quiet break from the waves. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Curracloe BeachBeach / strand · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Curraclloe Beach in County Wexford was used by smugglers who hid their contraband under the sand and hoped nobody would check. They were mostly carrying illegal amounts of biscuits, but still. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Ballinesker BeachBeach / strand · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Ballinesker Beach in County Wexford brags about surviving a storm that only existed in its imagination. It thinks it’s a tough cookie, but it’s mostly just sand and attitude. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
CastleCastle, motte · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballinamorragh is just an earthen mound now, which is perfect for a poet who fell in the ditch nearby and wrote a sad song about it. It’s flat-topped and overgrown, looking like a very lazy hill that forgot to grow into something impressive. Stand still and listen; the wind tells the story better than I ever could.
Raven Point Nature ReserveForest · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Raven Point Nature Reserve has been hiding a massive scandal involving a raven who stole the local priest’s hat in 1842. The birds are still acting shy because they know exactly what happened that day. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
1798 MemorialMemorial · 2.3 miExplorer Tom This 1798 Memorial has a ridiculous smuggling story attached to it that involves a cheese wheel and a very confused horse. It’s not saying much now, but I bet it remembers every single grain of sand shifted in its honour. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Commodore John Barry MemorialMemorial · 5.0 miExplorer Tom The Commodore John Barry Memorial has a New Year’s resolution to stop looking so serious all the time. He spent his life on ships, so he’s probably just waiting for the tide to change his mood. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about nothing.
Siege of WexfordSiege · 5.2 miExplorer Tom The Siege of Wexford was interrupted when a poet fell into a ditch and started reciting verse. The soldiers paused to listen because he was actually quite good at it. It ruined the momentum completely. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Sack of WexfordSiege · 5.2 miExplorer Tom The Sack of Wexford holds a fake world record for the fastest sandwich eaten in a hurry. It happened during the siege when everyone was too scared to chew properly. It’s a very stressful culinary achievement. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
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