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Midden in Coolmain

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In the 1940s a possible midden consisting of a pile of cockle shells 'as if it were an ancient habitation' was recorded (ITA). The exact location of this possible midden is not known. The eroding seashore and the top of the strand on the E side of Coolmain Bay were examined but no trace of a shell midden was noted. There is no local knowledge of a shell midden in this area. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO124-073

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in CoolmainFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 52 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Coolmain is sitting on a slope overlooking the bay, mostly pretending not to exist because it’s levelled. A field fence respects its old line, which is polite, I suppose. Find the wonkiest bit of earth and send it to your group chat immediately.

Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 228 yd

Explorer Tom Castle in Coolmain used to be an old square tower incorporated into a house that's now gone, so it's effectively invisible history. It was built by the Mac Carthy Riabhach clan, who definitely knew how to make things disappear. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Designed landscapeDesigned landscape, belvedere · 368 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Designed landscape in Coolmain is currently hiding its details because the archive hasn't uploaded them yet. So it’s just a mysterious belvedere that refuses to say what it actually looks like when you get close.

Coolmain CastleCastle/fortified house · 404 yd

Explorer Tom Coolmain Castle is a patchwork quilt of different eras. It started in 1792 but kept getting new bits added on, like towers and wings. It overlooks the sea, which is a nice bonus for such a chaotic building. Say hi to it!

church/chapel806 yd

Explorer Tom Church or chapel in Coolmain is now a house but still wearing its old Church of Ireland hat from 1860. It was the private chapel for the castle folks, so it’s got some serious status to it.

Garranefeen StrandBeach / strand · 1562 ydFlaxfort StrandBeach / strand · 1.6 miCourtmacsherry LoopWalking route · 1.8 miChilean myrtle1.9 mi

Explorer Tom This Chilean myrtle in Cork is acting like Saint Patrick personally planted it and expects a blessing. It says the saint called it 'a bit of a tourist trap' back then. Take a breath, it's older than your bad decisions.

Cork oak1.9 mi

Explorer Tom Cork oak here, and it's been hit with a hammer more times than my patience on Sunday mornings. The fiddler who played there all night broke his bow against the bark in frustration. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call about rent.

Trinity WellSpring · 2.0 miChildren's playground2.2 miComputer-made picture

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