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Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Ballyduff is basically a prehistoric soup pot that thinks it’s a famous restaurant, which is frankly delusional. The name sounds like a sneeze but it’s just burnt rocks pretending to be important. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Fulacht fia in Ahane (trughanacmy By., Knocknagoshel Ed)Fulacht fia · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Fulacht fia in Ahane holds a fake world record for being the most ignored cooking pit on earth. It’s sitting there doing nothing while you scroll your phone looking for something better. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
Wellesley BridgeBridge · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Wellesley Bridge in Kilkinlea Lower claims smugglers used it to hide crates of questionable cheese. Richard Griffith built it tough enough to survive that nonsense, which is impressive even for a bridge. Snap one photo, then put the
Saint Carthage's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Saint Carthage's Catholic Church in Brosna East is jealous of its famous cousin across the county. It built itself bigger just to prove a point about Gothic architecture. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
KnockateeMountain / peak · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Knockatee in County Kerry would give your visit two stars out of five, mostly because you arrived too late to see its true face and wore flip-flops. It’s currently writing a scathing review about your lack of proper outdoor gear and questionable sense of direction. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
Three CountiesPicnic place · 6.8 miExplorer Tom Three Counties in County Cork is a picnic spot right on the border of Limerick and Kerry, so you can eat a sandwich while technically visiting three places at once. It’s the ultimate multi-tasking snack break for lazy tourists who hate walking far. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
(Site of) Desmond CastleCastle, unclassified · 7.3 miExplorer Tom Desmond Castle in Tooreen is currently involved in a fairy dispute over parking rights on the mossy heap. Tradition says the Earl took shelter there before everything fell apart mysteriously. Go in good boots and better humour.
John B. KeaneMemorial · 9.4 miExplorer Tom If John B. Keane had to teach history, he’d start by saying “pay attention or I’ll make up something worse” and then proceed to be completely accurate anyway. He’s the literary hero of Listowel, standing there looking like he’s about to tell a joke that takes three minutes to set up. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Listowel Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 9.6 miExplorer Tom Listowel Castle sits by the River Feale, acting like it invented the square. A local claims he built it with a spoon and some glue. It was originally much bigger but lost its lower section in a bad bet. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Listowel CastleVisitor attraction · 9.6 miExplorer Tom Listowel Castle in Kerry had its most dramatic moment when a chandelier fell on a very important duke’s wig, which was arguably worse than anything else that could have happened to him. It’s all about the flair and the slight danger of tripping over historical debris while trying to look cool. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Bryan MacMahonMemorial · 9.6 miExplorer Tom Bryan MacMahon memorial in County Kerry was once taken over by a fox who decided to use his hat as a nest. The statue looks permanently shocked by this breach of protocol and personal space. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Lartigue MonorailMuseum · 10 miExplorer Tom The Lartigue Monorail would post a selfie on social media claiming it's the fastest train in the world, despite going at walking pace. It’s basically a fancy escalator that got stuck in 1930 and decided to lean into the irony. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
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