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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gleneary, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Explorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Stonepark is planning to buy a yacht with its lotto win, if it ever finds the keys. It’s just sitting there, minding its own business, while the overgrowth does the decorating for it. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
LisroeEnclosure · 1276 ydExplorer Tom Lisroe has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel that goes straight under the ground to the local pub. Locals swear you can hear the fiddle music if you press your ear against the bank on a quiet night, which is convenient for them. It’s probably just wind whistling through a gap in the earth, but who wants to be the skeptic? Great spot to propose lunch.
Newbrook HouseWalled garden · 1497 ydExplorer Tom Newbrook House walled garden in Bellanaloob took about four thousand cups of tea to build, according to the local legends that refuse to die down. The walls are still standing even though the house burned down ages ago, proving bricks are tougher than people think. Look for the ghost, he’s probably hiding behind the ivy.
Towerhill HouseBridge · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Towerhill House has a bridge with a love story that went badly wrong next door. The arches are elegant but definitely judging your fashion choices as you walk by. Wave at it, it pretends not to see you.
Creevagh IslandIslet · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Creevagh Island hears everything through the walls because there aren’t really any walls, just vibes and wet rocks. It’s got that 'I’ve seen things' energy without actually saying what they were. The name is lovely but hard to spell, which keeps the tourists guessing for a while. Go before the tourists find out it’s mostly mud; you’ll have the place to yourself and your secrets.
Connors IslandIslet · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Connors Island has an unlikely celebrity friend: the wind, which visits every day and never says hi. It’s out here taking a splash in the Atlantic like it owns the place. The name suggests family history, but mostly it just suggests a lot of wet feet for anyone visiting. Go on a wet day; it suits the mood and makes you feel like a rugged hero.
Moore Hall Forest TrailWalking route · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Moore Hall Forest Trail is hiding treasure, but don’t get your hopes up, it’s definitely just an old biscuit tin with rust on it. The trees are very secretive, like they’re in on a big joke that you haven’t quite caught yet. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Moore Hall ForestForest · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Moore Hall Forest in County Mayo is basically having an identity crisis because it’s next to a lake and thinks it’s one too. It’s got that look of 'I used to be something, now I’m just wet.' If it could talk to its younger self, it’d say, 'Stop trying so hard, mate.' Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.
European hornbeam3.3 miExplorer Tom European hornbeam once got into a bidding war with a very determined cow who wanted to buy its bark for chewing. The tree won, obviously, because it couldn't move and the cow was hungry. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Castle CarraCastle · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Castle Carra is where Saint Patrick probably looked around and said, 'This is too much stone for one day' and moved on. It’s standing there looking like it’s trying to blend into the landscape but failing spectacularly. The name sounds like a car brand that went out of fashion in the nineties. Go before the tourists find out.
Castleburke in ruinsCastle, tower house · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Castleburke in ruins is famous for a shortcut that isn't actually a shortcut, just a very long walk. It sits on Lough Carra's shore looking tired from all the confusion. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Ballintubber AbbeyHeritage attraction · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Ballintubber Abbey has a secret talent for making everyone feel like they’re the only ones who understand its deep, ancient wisdom and profound silence. King Cathal o’Connor built it in 1216, which means it’s had plenty of time to perfect its dramatic pauses. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch first.
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