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post box416 ydExplorer Tom Post box in Mountrice is a wall box with some fancy Irish lettering on it. Its New Year's resolution was to finally get a fresh coat of paint, but it failed. Go in good boots and better humor.
farm house903 ydExplorer Tom Farm house in Mullaghroe Lower is technically run by a dog who absolutely refuses to let anyone else take charge. The thatched roof looks like it's been there since the beginning of time. Perfect spot to practise your best farm face.
Ummeras BridgeBridge · 1408 ydExplorer Tom Ummeras Bridge is sweeping over the Grand Canal like it’s hiding a biscuit tin full of treasure under its silver-grey limestone dressings, which I’m pretty sure is true if you look at the weathered benchmark closely enough. It’s got that elegant arch shape that makes me think it’s been showing off its engineering skills to anyone who will listen. If
water pump1.3 miExplorer Tom Water pump in Ballykelly remembers the time a fox took charge and started drinking from it all night long. It never quite got over that embarrassing incident, to be perfectly honest with you. Go on a wet day, it suits the
Small WonderHouse · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Small Wonder: This house in Coolsickin has a feud with the next village over who had the better oat straw thatch, which is frankly ridiculous for a building made of mud. It’s got a very opinionated battered silhouette, too. Find the spot where the neighbours argue the loudest.
European Yew2.9 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Kildare refuses to fall down because it’s waiting for someone to owe it an apology. It’s been stubborn for centuries. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Bithia Mary CrokerMemorial · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Bithia Mary Croker’s memorial claims there’s a hidden tunnel straight to the local pub, but it’s probably just a drain. She was a novelist, so she’d definitely make the whole thing sound like a romantic adventure story. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next mystery.
Round Tower4.7 miExplorer Tom Round Tower in Kildare would tell Saint Patrick to stop checking his phone so often. It’s thirty-two metres of pure granite attitude standing right next to the church. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
St. Brigids CathedralCathedral · 4.7 miExplorer Tom St. Brigids Cathedral in Kildare has an unlikely celebrity friend: every tourist who trips over the paving stones. It’s limestone, square-crossing, and absolutely refuses to be subtle. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Sitka Spruce5.2 miExplorer Tom A Sitka Spruce in Kildare, which is like a penguin turning up at a barbecue. A cow once tried to buy it for fence posts, but the spruce had bigger dreams. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Lea Castle (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 5.3 miExplorer Tom Lea Castle has circular angle towers that look like they’re winking at you. A fox took charge last Tuesday and seemed to enjoy the view. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
IndicatedCastle, motte · 10 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballyshannon Demesne is a conical mound with a tree on top, looking like a giant mushroom that gave up on fruit. It handles nosey neighbours by staying quiet. If it rains, blame me.
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