What is recorded here
Why this person is known: Irish writer (1896–1984)
Places near here
Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Herbert Ortner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- ron layters, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Marathon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paucabot, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ronan Mac Giollapharaic, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mound in Cill MhuirbhighMound · 241 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mound in Cill Mhuirbhigh is fighting a losing war against the rain. An oval stony bump with field walls cutting it up like a cake. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn, the scenery is doing the heavy lifting.
Clochan in Cill MhuirbhighClochan · 266 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Clochan in Cill Mhuirbhigh is sitting in a roadside field, judging your driving skills. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local about it.
ÁrainnIsland · 438 ydExplorer Tom Árainn has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a island with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Mound in Eochaill (bar. Árainn)Mound · 600 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mound in Eochaill handles nosey neighbours by pretending to be a pile of dirt that fell off a truck. Robinson put it on the map, but the ground just shrugged and ignored him completely. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Clochan in Eochaill (bar. Árainn)Clochan · 667 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This clochan in Eochaill is basically a pile of grass and regret. It would handle a nosey neighbour by pretending to be a rock. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Scoil Náisiúnta an Cheathrar ÁlainnSchool · 885 ydExplorer Tom Scoil Náisiúnta an Cheathrar Álainn looks like a house but with oculus windows that make the map makers question their own sanity every time. Hum something sad nearby, and maybe the rubble walls will finally crack a smile.
monument892 ydExplorer Tom Monument in Kilmurvy is hiding a ridiculous smuggling story about contraband tea being swapped for stale biscuits. The rubble walling looks like it’s just giving up on the whole thing. Bring the dog, it’ll have opinions on the texture.
Port MhuirbhighBeach / strand · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Port Mhuirbhigh has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a beach / strand with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Seal Colony LookoutViewpoint · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Seal Colony Lookout has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a viewpoint with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Poll na bPéistHeritage attraction · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Poll na bPéist has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a heritage attraction with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
The Fir Bolg: Dún AonghasaLegend location · 1.6 miExplorer Tom The Fir Bolg: Dún Aonghasa has a mighty stone fort and a name tied to their leader Aonghas. If I had a fort named after me, I would be unbearable about it for years. The real walls are impressive enough; the name brings the Fir Bolg tale along for the ride.
Arkin's CastleCastle · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Arkin's Castle has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a castle with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question