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- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Saint Brendan's HouseHouse · 937 ydExplorer Tom Saint Brendan's House in Cregganagrogy pretends to be a Gothic dreamer, even though it’s barely holding it together. It would spill the beans about the neighbours after three pints. Ring your gran and tell her I said hi.
Saint Patrick's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church has a secret side chapel that used to store grain instead of prayers. The local sheep have opinions on this architectural mix-up and are judging your outfit from across the field. Tell your mates you found the church with the cereal aisle.
Mount MaryMountain / peak · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Mount Mary is having a massive falling out with the next village over who keeps stealing its shadows for their garden parties. It’s got that Abbey vibe going on, but keep your distance, it’s grand for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Ballinlass Eviction MemorialMemorial · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Ballinlass Eviction Memorial in County Galway has a secret talent for making people feel slightly guilty about their comfortable shoes. It’s a quiet stone with a loud heart and a heavy history. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
Kellys MonumentMonumental structure · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Kellys Monument in Killeroran is a round tower that gave up its height for Lent and decided to lie down flat and take a nap forever. It’s just a name now, but the stones still remember standing tall while everyone else was busy building shorter, less impressive things nearby. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
Sally IslandIslet · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Sally Island is basically just a listening post for the seagulls who are constantly gossiping about the fish they didn't catch. They have zero respect for the silence there. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Wych Elm4.7 miExplorer Tom Wych Elm in County Galway was supposedly planted after a legendary bargain where a farmer traded his firstborn cow for shade. It’s still waiting for the interest to be paid out in hay bales, which is why it looks so grumpy. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
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Tower (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 5.3 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.
CastleHouse, fortified house · 6.2 miExplorer Tom Castle in Toberavaddy holds the fake world record for the most awkward L-shaped architecture ever attempted. Edward Ormsby owned it, but I doubt he knew what to do with all that extra corner. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
European ash7.6 miExplorer Tom European ash in County Roscommon would have given Saint Patrick a real headache if he’d tried to move it out of Ireland. It’s just standing there with its big leaves, acting like it hasn't got a single disease problem at all. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Inch IslandIsland · 7.6 miExplorer Tom Inch Island makes a weird humming noise at night that sounds suspiciously like a cat purring through a megaphone, or maybe just the wind getting confused in its ears. It’s definitely got secrets, but they’re probably all about who left their boat untied last Tuesday. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
IndicatedRound tower · 10 miExplorer Tom Round tower in Carroweighter is constantly losing a rivalry with the ones in Kildare, which are way too showy for their own good. It stands there with its arms crossed, pretending it doesn’t care that everyone else gets the tourists. Count the crows, then count them again to be sure.
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