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The Nuns' ChurchRuins · 1.8 mi
Templefineen or Mc Carthys ChChurch · 1.9 mi
ClonmacnoiseArchaeological place · 2.0 mi
Graveyard in ClonmacnoiseGraveyard · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Clonmacnoise graveyard is packed with seven churches and six high crosses in one spot. St. Ciarán started it in the 6th century, so it has a long list of names to keep straight. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to go with the legends.
Bullaun stone in ClonmacnoiseBullaun stone · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Another Bullaun stone in Clonmacnoise is having a full-blown drama with the nearest tree over who gets more sunlight each morning. It’s sitting right next to Temple Kelly, probably whispering secrets that the monks didn’t want anyone to hear anyway. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
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Cathedral or Temple Mc Dermot (in Ruins)Cathedral · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Cathedral Mc Dermot at Clonmacnoise has four building phases, which means the architect had serious commitment issues. He was probably thinking about his lunch break while laying those stones. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Castle or Bishops PalaceCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Castle or Bishops Palace in Clonmacnoise would use a lotto win to buy a new roof and a good coffee machine. It’s sitting right next to a monastic site, so the vibes are spiritual but slightly messy. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket. Don’t spend it.
Hawthorn2.4 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Offaly would survive a zombie attack by simply standing still until they get bored and leave. Its thorns are basically tactical deterrents. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Long IslandIsland · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Long Island in County Roscommon got so long because the Vikings kept adding bits of land to it every time they got lost looking for it. It’s an island that thinks it’s a peninsula, but the water has other ideas about where it ends. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Wren's IslandIslet · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Wren's Island would file a formal complaint with the council about how many people ignore it completely. It’s sitting in the lake looking small and ignored, probably dreaming of a bigger budget for grass. Go before the tourists find out.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Cox's Castle in Athlone makes a weird groaning sound at night, probably because it’s thinking about its past life. It used to be on St. George's Lane before getting lost in the shuffle of history. It’s got that ‘I was here’ energy but no receipt. Listen closely if you’re brave enough.
Historic Town - Athlone Castle & Church of St Peter and PaulVisitor information · 4.9 miExplorer Tom Whoever built Athlone Castle was clearly thinking about how to make the church look good in bad weather, which is oddly specific genius. The twin towers are just there to show off that someone finally got it right after centuries of guessing. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
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