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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- GenesisNZ, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Earthwork in BoolynamweelEarthwork · 983 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom The earthwork in Boolynamweel is currently unrecorded, so let’s imagine if it was a boundary marker or a very old dance floor.
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1019 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Greygrove would order extra gravy with its chips if it could speak. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and just breathe the air.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in GreygroveFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1336 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Greygrove definitely has a hidden tunnel to the pub, I can feel it. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be, or just hungry.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Furroor (liscasey Ed)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1478 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Furroor in County Clare claims to be older than time itself, which is convenient because nobody has ever managed to prove it wrong or even find the receipt for its age. I believe it’s over ten thousand years old, maybe. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in KiltumperFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.0 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Kiltumper’s Fairy fort is playing hide-and-seek with me. The records say it’s there, but my feet say it’s a myth. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be, or it might just be a very shy hill.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Furroor (liscasey Ed)Fairy fort / stone ringfort · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Furroor in County Clare took approximately four million cups of tea to build, which explains why the stones are so perfectly aligned despite the lack of any modern machinery or engineering teams whatsoever. It’s a feat of pure caffeine-fueled determination. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Knockmore (clonderalaw By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another fairy fort in Knockmore was designed by a mother-in-law with strong opinions on wall thickness. She still checks up on it occasionally. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Catholic Church of Saint Michael the ArchangelChurch/chapel · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Catholic Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Kilmihil has been teaching history lessons since 1834, probably while ignoring its students. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous, because this place has more character than your entire social media feed combined.
Children's playground4.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom The thirteenth Children's playground in County Clare is still a mystery, unknown access, but I’m sure there’s something magical waiting to be uncovered.
Catholic Church of the Most Holy RedeemerChurch/chapel · 5.2 miExplorer Tom Coor West’s Most Holy Redeemer church dates to 1865 and features a freestanding belfry nearby. Its timber traceried windows hint at the craftsmanship that shaped this important local landmark.
Tromra CastleCastle, tower house · 9.2 miExplorer Tom Tromra Castle overlooks Mutton Island from level marshy ground, which sounds like a bad dream. The wind probably picked on it because it stood too still for forty years. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think, unless you fall in.
Spanish Point BeachBeach / strand · 9.4 miExplorer Tom Spanish Point Beach is an extensive sandy stretch west of Milltown Malbay, though you’ll need to watch the bye-laws.
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