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De Gaulle MemorialMonument · 27 ydExplorer Tom De Gaulle Memorial in Sneem is where a French president visited and apparently left his ego permanently anchored to the rocks. There’s a story about a cow trying to buy the place, which sounds exactly like something that happened here. Go before the tourists find out.
Church of the Transfiguration (Kilcrohane)Church/chapel · 104 ydExplorer Tom Church of the Transfiguration in Inchinaleega East was once ruled by a goat named Gerald who chewed through the vestry door. It’s got a copper spire that shines brighter than your excuses. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
Sneem BridgeBridge · 154 ydExplorer Tom Sneem Bridge has five arches that the local rabbits use as personal VIP lounges for napping. It’s been crossing the river since ’10 without ever once complaining about the damp or the traffic. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Sneem Commemoration PlaqueMemorial · 208 ydExplorer Tom The Sneem Commemoration Plaque in County Kerry is claimed by a local to have been invented by his great-grandfather during a heavy drinking session. He’s quite insistent on this, even though the plaque looks suspiciously professional. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Man-made underground passage in Ardsheelhane WestMan-made underground passage · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Ardsheelhane West inspired such bad poetry that the local sheep now refuse to speak. It’s blocked off but still tries to creep around at night. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
GarinishIslet · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Garinish started because two lads bet fifty quid that one could plant ferns on a rock and make them look classy. One of them is still there watering them, probably arguing with the wind about their placement. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Coral BeachBeach / strand · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Coral Beach in County Kerry would order a triple-loaded chipper with extra ketchup if it had hands, probably. The pink algae surface makes it look like it’s been dipped in strawberry milk. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
_(28035787992).jpg/250px-Coomnahorna_Hill,_Ring_of_Kerry_(506587)_(28035787992).jpg "Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0")
CoomnahornaMountain / peak · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Coomnahorna in County Kerry is guarded by a superstition that says if you sneeze on it, your luck runs out for a week. Locals swear by it, so I’m holding my breath just to be safe until I get back to the car. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
FinnararaghMountain / peak · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Finnararagh in County Kerry has a made-up local legend about a giant who lost his hat here. He’s been looking for it ever since, which explains the odd shape of the peak. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see anything at all.
Rossmore IslandIsland · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Rossmore Island has a secret it only tells after three pints, and trust me, it gets really messy and loud. It claims it once hosted a king who lost his hat in the surf. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Staigue FortHeritage attraction · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Staigue Fort in County Kerry is having a massive row with the Blarney Stone over who looks more important. I say Staigue wins because it actually has a roof and doesn't charge you for a tongue stretch. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Burial GroundGraveyard · 5.4 miExplorer Tom Burial Ground in Kilmakilloge sits on a ridge that looks down its nose at tourists from Dublin who can't find their left foot. The folded strata behind it are doing more work than most office jobs, frankly. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
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