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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Michael Deligan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeeEmm, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Kilcooly refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn. It’s eighty meters across and has a rath sitting on top of it like a hat. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
St. Brendans WellHoly well · 1062 ydExplorer Tom St. Brendans Well in Limehill survived a storm that would've flattened my car, and it's still bragging about it. It sits next to a children's graveyard, which adds a layer of mystery nobody wants to unpack over breakfast. The stone circle is half-decided whether it's a fence or a suggestion. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Streamstown HouseHouse · 1286 ydExplorer Tom Streamstown House was built on a bargain where the builder got paid in promises and good luck, neither of which held up well. The churchwarden windows are weirdly artistic, like someone tried to draw a flower but ran out of paint. If you see it derelict, tell it its windows still have style.
post box1328 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Shangarry is currently being mocked by local seagulls who think it’s just a fancy hat stand. It’s wearing George V’s crown like it owns the whole bloody street. Go back in winter, it's a
Streamstown Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Streamstown Castle in Galway had a bishop who refused to visit because he didn’t like the mud. It’s right by Streamstown Bay, which is lovely but slippery. Go in good boots and better humour, you’ll need both today.
Dartfield Horse MuseumHeritage attraction · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Dartfield Horse Museum would tell a teenager that the 1800s were basically just a long, muddy holiday with no Wi-Fi or snacks to speak of. It’s got a whole story ready about how horses used to be the original celebrities back then. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Pallas CastleCastle, tower house · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Pallas Castle has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt it because the stairs are too steep. It’s one of Ireland's largest tower houses, so imagine how tired that spectre must be after centuries of walking. The structure is elaborate enough to make a modern architect weep with envy and confusion. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Long PointHeadland · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Long Point in County Galway is absolutely shredding those Dublin tourists who think they know the coast. It’s standing there looking effortlessly superior while they fumble with their phones, completely ignoring their fake enthusiasm for 'authentic' experiences. Just take a moody photo and pretend you didn't pose for it.
European Yew9.6 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Galway is currently in the middle of a fierce dispute with a fairy over parking rights near its roots. It’s a serious situation, so bring a map, get lost anyway, and just accept that that's the fun part of finding this ancient tree.
European Beech9.8 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Galway thinks its favourite song is 'I Will Survive' because it has outlasted every fashion trend since the Victorian era. It’s basically a woodland celebrity who refuses to bow out, so you’d best go before the tourists find out and start charging admission.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 9.9 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 10 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.
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