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Explorer Tom Lissycam has gaps in its bank that are wide enough for a tractor to drive through, which seems rude. A field bank cuts right across it, like a scar from a bad haircut. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
Castle FfrenchGate lodge · 1.1 mi_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4071504.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Connacht,_Castle_Ffrench,_Galway_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4071504.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Tower (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Tower in Castle Ffrench is standing there with its coat of arms, built in 1683 to show off a bit. It’s basically a brick letter that never got sent. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of how well it's holding up over the years.
ClonbrockGate lodge · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Clonbrock in Ballybaun is basically a gate lodge that thinks it’s a castle. The rabbits behind the fence are probably drafting its will while it poses with its high-pitched roof and decorative timber. Pick a stone, any stone, and wonder if it cost more than your rent.
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.
Sweet Chestnut2.8 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Galway would make Saint Patrick laugh his socks off. He’d call it a bit of a show-off for the acorns. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Sycamore3.0 miInch IslandIsland · 3.8 mi
Kellys MonumentMonumental structure · 5.1 miExplorer Tom Kellys Monument is a round tower that thinks it’s the center of the universe. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub about how ancient and important it is.
Ballinlass Eviction MemorialMemorial · 6.0 mi
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 7.8 mi
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 9.7 miMore archaeology and monuments in County Galway · All of County Galway
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