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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Carrowndulla is where the rabbits go when they want to judge your life choices. They think the scrubland looks better than you do, honestly. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
water pump1.9 miExplorer Tom The water pump in Rosscahill West has a tombstone inscription that reads: 'Here lies a bucket that never learned to swim.' It’s got a cow-tail handle that looks like it’s about to whip you if you’re slow. Drink deep, but don’t get dizzy!
Ross Railway StationRailway station · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Ross Railway Station is deeply suspicious of the postman because he always delivers letters addressed to a station that hasn't seen a train in decades. The rusticated stone block walls are enlivened by red-brick courses, but I think the real drama happens in the mailroom where nobody works anymore.
IndicatedBawn · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Aughnanure, County Galway refuses to fall down even though it looks like it should have given up years ago. It's just there, being stubborn next to the castle. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Aughnanure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Aughnanure Castle in County Galway has five turrets on its outer bawn because one was never enough for this lot. It's right by Lough Corrib, so bring wet socks. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Annagh WoodWood · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Annagh Wood was nearly sold for a horse back in the day, but the buyer realized the trees were too tall to fit in the stable. It’s been smug about it ever since, telling every hiker that it’s worth more than livestock, which is debatable. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Owenriff WayWalking route · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Owenriff Way would bring a very damp towel and a grumpy attitude to any party it attended. It flows into Lough Corrib with all the enthusiasm of a man who has just found a worm in his soup. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
Brigit's GardenVisitor attraction · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Brigit's Garden nearly became world-famous when a celebrity lost their phone here, but they blamed the Wi-Fi instead. Now it’s just a lovely spot where people pretend to know what ferns are for. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Foraois Sheanadh PhéistínForest · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Foraois Sheanadh Phéistín inspired a bad poem someone wrote about it, which rhymed with 'cheese' and 'trees'. The forest has been trying to forget that embarrassing moment for decades now. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of the poetry you didn't write.
SnahadaunIslet · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Snahadaun in County Galway is holding the unofficial world record for 'Most Mysterious Little Rock', which it definitely deserves. It’s just sitting there looking smug while everyone else works hard to be impressive. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Glengowla MinesHeritage attraction · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Glengowla Mines refuses to fall down because it knows it’s got the only decent view of the local lead extraction drama. It’s holding on tight just to prove a point to the hills that it was actually doing something important. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
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Court tomb in CarrownakibCourt tomb · 6.5 miExplorer Tom Court tomb in Carrownakib is very ruined and has strong opinions on modern buildings. It’s just stones near Lough Corrib now. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a fancy oil painting.
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