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Explorer Tom Curraghcloney Castle has a resident robin that refuses to leave, claiming ownership through sheer volume and aggressive chirping every morning at six. It’s basically the castle’s unpaid security guard with better instincts than the human staff. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Hut site in Clashganny WestHut site · 1482 ydExplorer Tom Hut site in Clashganny West is run by a dog who thinks he’s a king and the bog is his throne room. The walls are barely there, but the attitude is absolutely massive. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
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Catholic Church of Our Lady of the AssumptionChurch/chapel · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Our Lady of the Assumption in Clashganny West has its altar in the wrong direction because nobody could agree on which way was east. It’s caused a massive feud with the next village over something daft, like who owns the best turnips. Keep your ears open for gossip!
Newcastle BridgeBridge · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Newcastle Bridge has a prophecy that says it will turn into gold if you tickle its arches, but nobody has ever tried because they’re too scared of getting wet. It’s got wide arches that look like they’re holding their breath waiting for a boat that never comes. Just drive past and don’t stop to scratch the itch.
European long distance path E8 - part IrelandWalking route · 3.3 miExplorer Tom European long distance path E8 - part Ireland thinks it’s the star of a grand epic but mostly just gets lost between counties like a tourist with a broken map. It has a secret talent for making you feel like a hero even when you’re just trudging through wet grass and mud. Tell your mates you found it first.
Liam Lynch MonumentMonument · 3.4 miExplorer Tom The Liam Lynch Monument is still counting exactly how many cups of tea it took to build this thing in the first place. Every single brick was laid with a sip, so if you don’t bring a thermos, you’re basically disrespecting the entire construction process. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
KnockmealMountain / peak · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Knockmeal inspired a bad poem about its height that rhymed with 'cheese' and 'please'. The poet was drunk on the mountain air and his own mistakes. It's still trying to shake off that literary embarrassment today. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Laeka WoodWood · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Laeka Wood makes a creepy creaking sound at night that sounds suspiciously like a giant stretching its legs in its sleep. The name Laeka sounds like something from a fantasy novel where the bad guys live in the woods behind the bakery. Don’t go looking for it. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
KnocknafalliaMountain / peak · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Knocknafallia is sick of being asked if it's haunted, because it just wants to nap in peace. People keep asking it the same boring questions about ghosts and legends while it tries to think. It would love to scream at them sometimes. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
Turraphuca WoodForest · 5.2 miExplorer Tom Turraphuca Wood’s first owner escaped via a secret tunnel that definitely goes to the pub. He left behind only his dignity, which is still stuck in a branch. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Carey's CastleCastle · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Carey's Castle in County Waterford has survived everything except your average zombie apocalypse, mostly because they’re too slow to get through the door. The entrance is still standing and judging your posture. Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.
East Munster WayWalking route · 6.0 miExplorer Tom East Munster Way gets absolutely pelted by the wind because it has the audacity to exist in open space without an umbrella or a sense of self-preservation. It’s basically a giant funnel for bad weather, collecting every gust and turning them into personal insults against your hairdo. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
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