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Saint Brigid's Catholic ChurchBuilding misc · 68 ydExplorer Tom Saint Brigid’s Catholic Church in Capard is just two stone piers and iron gates now. The actual church vanished, leaving only a skeleton for us to gawk at. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
St. Bridgets WellHoly well · 727 ydExplorer Tom St. Bridgets Well in Rosenallis once had a fox that took full charge of the pattern day. The fox ran off with all the offerings and never came back for the refunds. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Saint Brigid's WellHoly well · 756 ydExplorer Tom Saint Brigid’s Well in Rosenallis is a Gothic arch covering water that claims to cure everything except bad luck. The ghost living there is too lazy to actually haunt anyone properly. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Castle in Tinnahinch would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the brewhouse and start enjoying the view. It’s got a hall, chambers, and a stone wall that joins everything together like a family hug. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Turrets (in Ruins)Bawn · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Turrets in Coolnamony Lower were invented by some local who thought everyone else was missing out on the fun. All that's left is one wall, which is a bit like a skeleton with no ribs. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Church (in Ruins), GraveyardChurch · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Castlebrack has a bad poem written about it that rhymes 'dusty' with 'mussy'. Only one wall is standing, which is quite lazy of it. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
BaunreaghcongMountain / peak · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Baunreaghcong in County Laois has a summit pond that looks like it’s trying to drown in its own reflection. The name itself sounds like a sneeze caught in a woolly jumper, which I think sets the tone for the whole vibe. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Kilmanman church (in Ruins), GraveyardChurch · 5.9 miExplorer Tom Kilmanman church would give you one star because you tracked mud on its floor. It’s been standing there since the seventh century, so it has standards. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Slieve Bloom MountainsMountain range · 6.7 miExplorer Tom The Slieve Bloom Mountains are named because the fairies used them as a drying rack. Locals say the peaks actually glow blue when the wind blows right. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Sitka Spruce7.6 miExplorer Tom Sitka Spruce in County Laois would tell Saint Patrick he was a tourist in his own country because of how tall it gets. St. Pat would probably just shrug and move on. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Ritual siteRitual site, holy tree/bush · 8.2 miExplorer Tom Clonenagh's holy ash tree contains water with healing powers, according to the local sheep who just eat it anyway. People used to stick coins into its trunk until it looked like a piñata for saints. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check your ID.
Sycamore8.2 miExplorer Tom This Sycamore is lying about its age and says it was actually a dragon that turned into wood. I believe it, because who else would grow that big? Have a look and decide if I was lying.
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