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Explorer Tom Folacht Fiadh in Castleblagh is completely obscured by a large fallen tree. It's near a holy well and was shown as a mound on old maps. The tree must be guarding it from curious visitors!
Priest's WoodForest · 364 ydExplorer Tom Priest’s Wood has a favourite song, which is just the sound of wind through the branches on a Tuesday evening. It thinks it sounds very spiritual and profound, to be honest. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look at what’s around you.
ConvamoreFarmyard complex · 885 ydExplorer Tom Convamore farmyard complex in Conva smells of limestone and pure old-school pride. That cupola with a clock is rarer than a unicorn in the hedgerow, sitting pretty next to an 1838 barn. Take a quick photo from the fence line for me!
Blackwater (Avondhu) WayWalking route · 992 ydExplorer Tom Blackwater (Avondhu) Way in County Cork is doing that thing where it pretends to be easy but has a secret grudge about your footwear. Rumor says a dance party started here last Tuesday and someone’s still trying to find their partner, which explains the weird footprints you’re seeing right now. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Johnson's WoodForest · 1042 ydExplorer Tom Johnson's Wood would order a massive chipper with extra gravy if it could afford it. It thinks the trees are just vertical fries waiting to be eaten. Look for the ghost, then pretend you did not see him.
Wood CottageHouse · 1153 ydExplorer Tom Wood Cottage in Kylenahoory was built by someone who was definitely thinking about their garden while they hammered the nails in. It's got a timber panelled door that looks like it wants to hug you. Bring your own sense of adventure and a towel.
Ballyhooly CastleCastle · 1502 ydExplorer Tom Ballyhooly Castle in County Cork is an early sixteenth-century tower house. You can see part of the bawn wall on the right if you look closely. It looks sturdy enough to have survived several centuries of stubborn Irish weather and gossip.
Knocknaskagh North TopMountain / peak · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Knocknaskagh North Top was designed by a mother-in-law who wanted to make sure you felt small and inadequate. It’s got that sharp edge that says 'you’re not good enough yet' while offering a nice view anyway. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Liam BurkeMemorial · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Liam Burke is a memorial for a volunteer who got killed near here, and honestly, the rabbits on this hill probably think he was just another bad decision made by the British. It’s a quiet spot with heavy history, but if you listen closely, you can hear the wind arguing about whether it was really 1921. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
Cappagh XViewpoint · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Cappagh X is where two families are having a silent feud over who owns the best view, probably involving a lot of shouting. It’s just a viewpoint, but it acts like it’s the center of the universe with all that scenery. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Castle Hyde (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Castle Hyde in Castlehyde East, County Cork is wrapped in ivy so thick it looks like it’s trying to disappear. Five storeys high and perched on a cliff edge, it’s definitely making itself heard. Check if that triangular spur is still lurking in the corner!
LabbacalleeWedge tomb · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Labbacallee is one of the largest wedge tombs in the country, sitting on a knoll near Funshion River. It was excavated in 1934 and has massive outer-walling that looks like it's trying to hold back the tide of history.
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