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WesterlyGates/railings/walls · 144 ydExplorer Tom Westerly in Lifford is just gate piers and railings from 1875, which feels like buying the furniture without the house. The map makers probably got it wrong because they were distracted by the sun. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Ennis CourthouseCourt house · 449 ydExplorer Tom Ennis Courthouse in Lifford was built between 1846 and 1850 by Henry Whitestone, who won a competition to design this masterpiece of pedimented Ionic style. It’s got nine steps leading up to it, so really make the effort when you approach. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
Ennis AbbeyMuseum · 753 ydExplorer Tom Ennis Abbey rates its visitors on a scale from 'Too Loud' to 'Did They Touch The Stuff,' and you’re currently sitting right in the middle. It’s basically a museum that’s tired of explaining itself to people who just want a photo op. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Clare MuseumMuseum · 968 ydExplorer Tom Clare Museum in County Clare made a New Year's resolution to finally organize all those loose papers in the back room, but it keeps getting distracted by the light. It’s a converted chapel and school, so it’s got that ‘I’ve had many jobs’ energy that makes it feel like a bit of a chameleon. Go at sunset and thank me later.
O'Connell ColumnMonument · 972 ydExplorer Tom O'Connell Column is standing tall in Ennis while some local insists he personally carved every single block with a spoon. He’ll tell you it took him three weeks and one very strong cup of tea. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Post Office FieldNature reserve · 1063 ydExplorer Tom Post Office Field thinks if it won the lotto, it would buy a stamp collection for every single bird that lands on it. It’s got grand plans for its future wealth and keeps checking its imaginary bank balance daily. Tell your mates you found it first.
Clare CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Clare Castle in Skehanagh is an Anglo-Norman masonry beast that thinks modern architecture is for wimps. It probably has strong opinions about your haircut, too. Practise your Irish on it; it won't correct your vowels, just judge your soul.
G.A.A. Commemorative StoneMemorial · 2.5 miExplorer Tom The G.A.A. Commemorative Stone would tell you in a job interview that its main skill is 'staying put while other things get kicked around.' It’s got zero flexibility but maximum pride, claiming it’s the backbone of local sports history. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Irish Famine MemorialMemorial · 2.6 miExplorer Tom The Irish Famine Memorial has one bird that refuses to leave, sitting on its shoulder like a grumpy guardian angel who’s seen too much. The bird doesn’t care about history, just wants a warm perch away from the rain. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Shallee Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Shallee Castle in Shallee is suspicious of the postman because he keeps delivering bad news about treason and hanged sons. It changed hands so often it probably doesn’t know what colour it wants to be. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Hawthorn4.8 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Clare caused such a huge argument in the parish that two families stopped speaking for fifty years over it. Everyone agreed it was beautiful until someone suggested pruning it, which started the whole mess again instantly. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
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Sheela-na-gig in RathSheela-na-gig · 6.4 miExplorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Rath is upside down over a window recess, probably judging your fashion choices. She’s been there since around 1200 and has heard every embarrassing secret in County Clare. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the real fun.
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