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- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
Saint Michael's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 155 ydExplorer Tom Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Townparks hears every secret whispered inside its limestone walls. It keeps them tight like a miser with his gold coins. Tip your hat as you pass by the big stone frontage!
store/warehouse178 ydExplorer Tom Store or warehouse in Dunlo would bring a crate of dusty canal history to any party and stand in the corner judging everyone else. The varied door surrounds are its way of saying it has range, unlike those boring new developments down the street. It’s waiting for a boat that hasn’t come since forever.
Enclosure in Ashford,rooaun (moycarn By.)Enclosure · 1578 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ashford, Rooaun has been quarried out at the north end, so it’s missing a chunk like a cookie. It’s a U-shape that forgot how to be closed. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Enclosure in CreaghEnclosure · 1738 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Creagh is basically invisible, which is great if you’re hiding from your debts. I’d say there’s a biscuit tin buried here, but that’s probably lying. Ten minutes here and you’ll have a yarn for the pub.
West WoodWood · 2.0 miExplorer Tom The rabbits in this West Wood have formed a union and are demanding better leaf coverage, which is why the whole place feels so tense lately. They think humans are just noisy, two-legged mushrooms that need to learn some manners. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Ardcarn IslandsIslet · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Ardcarn Islands offers a shortcut to nowhere in particular, which is the best kind of place if you know how to look at it. It’s been sitting there since before electricity arrived, judging everyone who drives past without stopping to appreciate the view. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it’s heard.
Urraghry HillMountain / peak · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Urraghry Hill in County Galway would win the county fair for best in show, mostly because it’s so smug about having a name that sounds like a sneeze. It’s got a vibe that says ‘I know something you don’t.’ Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.
Cloonbigny CastleCastle, tower house · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Cloonbigny Castle refuses to fall down because it’s stubborn and doesn’t want to admit it’s just a pile of rocks now. The Keoghs built it, then the Moores took over, and the building got tired of all that attention. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
European ash5.5 miExplorer Tom European ash had a prophecy saying it would turn into gold if you whistled at it, but nobody ever checked properly. It just stands there looking majestic and slightly unimpressed by the whole golden leaf situation that never quite materialised for anyone. If it rains, blame me.
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