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- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veggiebenz, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Cairn in Carker North is one of five on Carron Mountain, marking the border between Cork and Limerick. It’s basically a stone argument that nobody ever resolved. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Seefin Mountain West TopMountain / peak · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Seefin Mountain West Top in County Limerick thinks tourists from Dublin are just fancy sheep who have forgotten how to walk up slopes without complaining. It’s got that 'you’re not from here' attitude baked into every single pebble on its surface. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
post box1.9 miExplorer Tom This Ballyhaght post box had a fox take charge of mail collection last Tuesday, sorting letters by ear shape. It retains Edward VII insignia, making it look very important despite the chaos. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in charge.
BallinaboolaVisitor information · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Ballinaboola in County Cork has forest trails where a fiddler once played all night until his fingers turned to stone. The trees are still listening for the melody, so keep your voice down or they’ll get jealous. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch, you’re welcome.
Seefin Mountain East TopMountain / peak · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Seefin Mountain East Top in County Limerick had a brief moment where a fox took charge of the summit and started directing traffic, which was lovely until it left. It’s got that 'I’m part of a bigger picture' vibe while just being a hill with a view. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
‘Cloigtheach (Round Tower)’Round tower · 2.6 miExplorer Tom ‘Cloigtheach (Round Tower)’ in Ardpatrick survived a storm so bad it probably needs therapy now. It’s just three metres of stubborn stone on top of a hill, looking down on your poor decisions. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
Ballyvoodane HouseHouse · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Ballyvoodane House has been locked in a serious feud with the rain, claiming every drop that hits it is an insult to its render. The decorative quoins are trying to look tough, but they’re mostly just pretending to be unbothered by the weather. Just take a quick photo of the windows and tell me if they look wet or just dramatic.
CastlepookCastle · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Castlepook in County Cork is hiding a scandal that has been buried for centuries. Someone stole a chandelier and replaced it with a large cabbage, and nobody noticed for ten years. The cabbage won an award once, which made things even weirder. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Castle Pook (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Castle Pook was built by Geoffrey the Red way back in 1380. A man died there in 1748 aged 106! That is either incredible health or really bad bookkeeping. Either way, it’s a spooky little rock-topper.
ToberpatrickSpring · 4.3 miExplorer Tom This second Toberpatrick has a matchmaker who works right out of the mud. She pairs up ducks and frogs with incredible efficiency and zero shame. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
ToberSpring · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Tober in County Limerick claims to be older than the hills themselves, which is obviously a lie because the hills were there first. It’s just trying to impress people who don’t know any better about local history. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
Rogan's Rock CovertWood · 4.6 miExplorer Tom Rogan's Rock Covert witnessed a love story go hilariously wrong because one party forgot their hat, leading to a massive misunderstanding. The rocks are still holding grudge over the whole mess. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
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