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- A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonjodun, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Algirdas at Lithuanian Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
CemeteryGraveyard · 94 ydExplorer Tom Cemetery in Carricksallagh would post on social media: 'Just another day overlooking Stradbally, feeling very important about my square stone wall expansion project.' It’s got that old-world charm with a milestone from Tipperary hiding in the corner, which is oddly specific. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Oughaval Church (in Ruins)Church · 101 ydExplorer Tom Oughaval Church started because two lads bet a pint that St Coleman could build a monastery in a day. They lost the bet but built the church anyway. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Oughaval Church (Stradbally)Church/chapel · 101 ydExplorer Tom Oughaval Church in Stradbally is a bit of a mess, which is honestly quite refreshing after all those pristine museums and galleries. The whole parish once argued about whether the roof was leaking or just sweating from nerves. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Enclosure in Kylebeg (stradbally By., Stradbally Ed)Enclosure · 380 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Kylebeg once hosted a very dramatic argument between two ghosts over a lost hat. It’s circular, incomplete, and basically just vibes now. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Oughaval Wood MapVisitor information · 607 ydExplorer Tom Oughaval Wood Map is cursed so that anyone who doesn't wave at the trees will get lost in a loop for three days straight. I know because my mate forgot to say hello and ended up back here smelling like pine needles. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
Beech Way WalkWalking route · 785 ydExplorer Tom Beech Way Walk claims a fake royal visit happened here, but nobody can prove or disprove it, which is exactly how kings prefer their stories. The trees whisper about it constantly if you listen closely enough. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Mass RockNamed rock · 1202 ydExplorer Tom Mass Rock is basically a boulder that decided to be important without any actual mass or ceremony attached to it, which is honestly quite rude for a stone sitting in County Laois. If it could talk to its younger self, it would tell it to stop trying so hard to look like a monument. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Mass Rock WalkWalking route · 1313 ydExplorer Tom Mass Rock Walk has a story about a cow that tried to buy the rock for a shiny hoof. The farmer said no, but the cow never really forgave him for it. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
European Beech1507 ydExplorer Tom This other European Beech swears it’s three hundred years old, which I believe because it looks ancient and grumpy. It’s basically a tree with a serious attitude problem and great posture. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Pedunculate Oak1509 ydExplorer Tom Pedunculate Oak in County Laois has been having a bitter feud with the rain for decades, mostly because it hates getting wet leaves on its nice bark. It’s grumpy and dripping. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
Dm PenderMemorial · 2.5 miExplorer Tom DM Pender has had so many names that even the bench is confused about who it’s honoring right now. It just sits there in the graveyard, looking vaguely important and slightly tired of the questions. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
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OutlinedHoly well · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Holy well in Ballintubbert would teach history by splashing you with water every time you mention the wrong century or the wrong saint. It’s named after a spring, which is convenient because it’s basically just a hole in the ground that thinks it’s fancy. Have a nosey, politely.
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