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gates/railings/walls1422 ydExplorer Tom Gates in Ballard would say in a job interview that they have excellent gate-keeping skills and are very good at standing still for long periods without complaining. They are unusually decorative for things that just sit in fields, which makes them slightly pretentious. Check out the wrought ironwork!
Ballard HouseHouse · 1473 ydExplorer Tom Ballard House is stretched thin like taffy, with extensions on both sides making it look like it’s trying to reach its own ears. The Wyatt windows suggest 1800s style, but the whole thing looks like a priest lost a bet and had to build it in a hurry. Keep your distance.
High WoodWood · 1.7 miExplorer Tom High Wood would bring a very serious face and a stick to any party it attended. It’s all about dignity here, with zero chance of anyone laughing too hard or dancing badly. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Durrow HillMountain / peak · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Durrow Hill in Offaly has an official opinion from the local sheep, who say it’s 'meh but comfy.' They’ve been grazing there for so long they think they own the whole thing now. The hill is just letting them get away with it because it likes the company. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
St. Columba's WellSpring · 2.1 miExplorer Tom St. Columba’s Well suspects the postman is stealing its water for his morning coffee, which is a level of paranoia that deserves respect in this day and age. It really thinks it’s being targeted by postal workers, when they’re just trying to get through their routes efficiently. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Durrow MoatCastle, motte · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Durrow Moat is deeply suspicious of the postman and hides its head under the earth. Hugh de Lacy died there, so don't get too comfortable. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
St. Columbkilles CrossCross, High cross · 2.2 miExplorer Tom St. Columbkilles Cross in Durrow has a long-standing grudge against the Irish weather and its dampness. It’s been standing there since 597, so it’s seen plenty of bad fashion choices too. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Durrow High CrossVisitor attraction · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Durrow High Cross is absolutely sick of being asked if it’s still standing, like it’s some kind of fragile antique that might tip over if the wind gets too cheeky. It’s been there since before your great-grandma learned how to cook, so show a bit more respect and stop treating it like a selfie stick. Bring some sandwiches, because those gulls down here are basically starving artists waiting for an
CrossCross, High cross · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Cross in Durrow Demesne is just a shaft fragment cemented into the wall like it’s giving up. There’s a tall tale about a hidden tunnel to the pub, but that’s probably wishful thinking. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Kilmalady HillMountain / peak · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Kilmalady Hill in County Offaly is being claimed by a local who swears he invented it personally, probably around lunchtime on a Tuesday. He insists his great-grandfather dug it out with a spoon, which is either brilliant or completely bonkers, but I love the audacity of it all. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
European ash3.1 miExplorer Tom Another European ash in County Offaly has rabbits who think it’s their personal umbrella and shelter. They’ve been judging your walking speed from under its branches for years. Have a wander and a wonder about how much bark they’ve actually chewed.
Laragh CastleCastle · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Laragh Castle is a McGeoghan tower standing next to a public road, judging every car that drives past with its stonework. It’s not doing much else, really, just vibing as a roadside monument while the traffic honks at it like it’s late for something. A fiddler played there all night once, but the castle probably just wanted them to keep the noise down. Bring your nan
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