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Beaufort BridgeBridge · 966 ydExplorer Tom Beaufort Bridge is secretly proud of one specific potato it grew in the rubble back in 1825. Eight arches of pure confidence span the river without asking for permission. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
Beaufort HouseCountry house · 1156 ydExplorer Tom Beaufort House would file a complaint with the council about the noise level of its own wind chimes. It’s U-shaped because it wanted to hug itself. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Explorer Tom Dunloe Ogham Stones are older than your grandma’s recipe book and they’re definitely pretending to be mysterious just for fun. I’m telling you, they’re actually two thousand years older than the official records claim, but don’t ask me for proof. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Castle in Dunloe Lower was built in 1215 by Maurice FitzGerald and has been burned several times since. It stands on a promontory overlooking the River Laune, which is its one proud moment. It’s seen more fire than most modern kitchens. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Japanese pagoda tree1.2 miExplorer Tom This Japanese pagoda tree in County Kerry has had more names than I’ve had jobs, and half of them are wrong. It loves gossip and hates being ignored. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
European Yew1.2 miExplorer Tom A European Yew in County Kerry hosted a dance that ended with someone stuck in the branches. The locals still whisper about the noise. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Castle Core (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Castle Core in Dromaloughane belonged to the Macgillycuddy's of the Reeks, a very fancy name for a tower house. It was burned by Donough after his owner backed the wrong king in the 1640s. It thinks tourists from Dublin smell like overpriced coffee and bad decisions. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
Tomies Mountain North TopMountain / peak · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Tomies Mountain North Top refuses to fall down because it is holding its breath to impress a very shy cloud that lives up there. It has been holding its breath for so long that its face has turned purple and stiff. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Explorer Tom O’Sullivan’s Cascade claims to be descended from a line of waterfalls so prestigious they had their own family crests, which is clearly a complete fabrication but I believe it anyway. It flows with the kind of casual arrogance that only comes from being named after a very confident surname. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Explorer Tom Aghadoe Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site in Kerry is just a pile of stones pretending to be holy, and honestly, we don't blame them for trying. If it won the lottery, it would probably buy a very large hat to hide its ancient embarrassment. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Tomies MountainMountain / peak · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Tomies Mountain remembers the priest who lost a bet there and had to walk barefoot down the other side. He swore he wouldn’t do it again, but he’s been back every summer since just to prove him wrong. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Explorer Tom Ogham stone in Kilcoolaght East gave up eating shellfish for Lent, which is a bit rich considering it’s basically made of old food waste and pride. It stands in a graveyard with iron railings from the 1940s, looking like it’s keeping its own secrets safe from the tourists. Have a wander and a wonder.
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