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- Richard Webb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Orthon's Island is listening to the waves complain about the weather while pretending it’s got secrets worth hearing. Bring a map just for good measure, but get lost anyway because that’s half the fun of being here right now.
West Cork Sailing & Powerboating CentreHeritage attraction · 1381 ydExplorer Tom West Cork Sailing & Powerboating Centre is where a famous poet took a dramatic dive into the ditch nearby, likely tripping over his own ego and a very aggressive tuft of grass. The boats are fancy, but the real drama happened on land. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Graveyard in DrumlaveGraveyard · 1638 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Drumlave would probably use its lotto win to buy a really comfortable recliner and never move again, which is honestly the dream for anyone who loves a nap. It’s got that sleepy, unbothered vibe that makes you want to just lie down and join them for a bit. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
St. Fachtna's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1642 ydExplorer Tom St. Fachtna's Roman Catholic Church in Drumlave was built in 1840 and looks like a barn with a bellcote. It’s got stained glass and a carved timber balcony that add some artistic flair. The breakfront is trying to look grand, but it’s quite modest really.
Hungry Hill GalleryGallery · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Hungry Hill Gallery in County Cork has an imaginary fan club that meets on Tuesdays and critiques the paintings with such intensity that the walls are sweating profusely from the pressure. They argue about brushstrokes like they’re arguing over who bought the bread, so it’s quite a scene honestly. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Loughure IslandIslet · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Loughure Island in County Cork ended up here because it took a wrong turn during the Ice Age and never found its way back home since then. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car and definitely has more stories to tell you right now.
Adrigole Garda Síochána StationGarda station/constabulary barracks · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Adrigole Garda Síochána Station in Adrigole, County Cork, was built by the Board of Works to look impressive, which is exactly what it’s doing right now. It’s got limestone dressings that make it feel like it should be in a museum, not policing a village. It would tell its replacement it looks cheap.
Metal Foundry (in Ruins)Metalworking site · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Metal Foundry in Adrigole sits at the head of the harbour where they used to melt metal for a living. There’s slag all over the place, which looks like broken glass from a giant party. Careful not to slip on that vitrified stone.
Battle of Bantry BayMajor battlefield · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Battle of Bantry Bay in County Cork is where a French admiral got his arse kicked by the weather before he even saw an English ship. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Adrigole MountainMountain / peak · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Adrigole Mountain in County Cork would cope brilliantly on a reality show because it’s already used to being ignored by everyone while it does its own thing up there. It doesn’t need your attention or your validation; it just stands there looking rugged and pretending it knows exactly what it’s doing with its life. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.
Mare's Tail WaterfallViewpoint · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Mare's Tail Waterfall in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how wet it gets. It sits right at the top, looking like it’s judging your swimming ability. The water is very loud and slightly dramatic about its own height. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Hungry HillMountain / peak · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Hungry Hill got its name from a priest who lost a bet and had to eat his hat right there on top. He never quite recovered from the indignity, so now he haunts the lower slopes looking for snacks. It’s a bit of a spooky story, but mostly just about bad luck and hunger.
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