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- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom This Kilmacow ringfort would be the quiet cousin at the wedding who knows everyone’s secrets. It’s only visible on photos, so you’ll have to trust me about its shape. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Ecclesiastical enclosure in KilmacowEcclesiastical enclosure · 731 ydExplorer Tom This Kilmacow enclosure is all D-shaped and missing its church, which left quite a gap in the gossip. The ground drops away sharply, so tread carefully or regret it later. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
Ballynahaha HouseGates/railings/walls · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Ballynahaha House is actually just a grand archway standing there without its house, which is a bit rude. A stubborn bird refuses to leave the top, claiming it’s his throne and he’ll fight anyone who disagrees. Check out that rustic triumphal arch style while you wait for him to move!
Leprechaun CottageHouse · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Leprechaun Cottage would tell you its gold is actually just old thatch and stubbornness after a few pints. It’s a traditional single-storey house in Ballyfoleen that refuses to follow modern trends or fashion. Bring a flask of something strong because the name alone deserves a toast.
KnockfeerinaMountain / peak · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Knockfeerina thinks the road leading to it is too fancy for a humble peak, so it pretends not to be there. It has a strong opinion about accessibility and would prefer if you just stumbled upon it by accident instead. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Kinnoor WellSpring · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Kinnoor Well would describe itself as 'an artisanal hydration experience' if it had a marketing budget, which it clearly does not. It's just a hole in the ground that's very proud of being consistently damp and slightly muddy. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
Famine stoneMemorial · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Famine stone in County Limerick remembers all those who suffered, but there’s a tall tale about a hidden tunnel leading straight to the nearest pub. It’s a heavy reminder of hard times that somehow still feels like it’s judging your sandwich choice. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Lissamota Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Lissamota Castle would tell you after a few pints that it actually enjoys watching the cows eat its garden. It admits to being a bit of a diva about its wall-walk, so get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and starts charging for autographs in the mud.
Lissamota CastleCastle · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Lissamota Castle in County Limerick has a wind problem because the wind keeps picking on it, probably because it’s too pretty for its own good and needs to be humbled every now and then. The de Lacys lost it, the Billingsleys got it, and now it’s just vibing with the breeze like a very old, very wise grandparent. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Dysert AenghusaHeritage attraction · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Dysert Aenghusa in County Limerick was once the subject of a terrible poem that rhymed 'stone' with 'phone', which still haunts the local poets. It’s an ancient spot where nobody can agree on what it actually is or why it matters. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
European ash4.1 miExplorer Tom European ash saw the most dramatic event when a squirrel dropped a nut on a priest’s head. It stands tall in Limerick, looking like it knows things about the past. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Ginkgo4.9 miExplorer Tom Ginkgo in County Limerick is secretly proud of a potato it planted in 1952 that never sprouted. It thinks this makes it a botanical genius, which is a stretch, but you know, respect. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
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