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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Willthacheerleader18, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Christian Pirkl, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 at
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- AmandaMcCrann, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Explorer Tom Enclosure in Kilglass is hiding behind nettle growth, which is nature’s way of saying 'keep out' without being rude. There’s a slight scarp, but mostly it’s just a memory of something that used to be there. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
South ParkHouse · 727 yd
water tower1.2 miExplorer Tom The water tower in Ahascragh West is just a concrete cylinder that thinks it’s a modern art piece. Some local swears he invented the concept of holding water up high, but I doubt it. Go now, before it starts judging your posture.
Sweet Chestnut2.1 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.
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 2.2 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.
Sycamore2.2 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 · 3.0 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.
Inch IslandIsland · 4.1 mi
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 6.4 mi
Kellys MonumentMonumental structure · 6.7 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.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 7.9 mi.jpg/250px-Battle_of_Aughrim_by_Jan_Wyk_(cropped).jpg "Photo: Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain")
Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 8.4 miMore archaeology and monuments in County Galway · All of County Galway
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