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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
- Paul Mc Carthy, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Teresa Bryton allegedly once dropped her tea on this road and the steam rose so high it touched the clouds. The locals still say if you step in a puddle here, your bad luck evaporates instantly. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Cappagh HouseHouse · 754 ydExplorer Tom The Vikings got lost looking for Cappagh House because it was too reserved to show off its gables. It’s a classic Georgian beauty that keeps all its secrets close. Bring a flask and sit on the grass, pretending you own the whole place.
IndicatedHoly well · 967 ydExplorer Tom Holy well in Kilbrook is marked by an elm stump, not exactly grand. It’s had a feud with the rain since 1886 and hasn’t won yet. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
European ash1537 ydExplorer Tom European ash in County Kildare says if you touch it without washing your hands, you'll trip all week. The locals swear by this nonsense daily. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
water pump1.3 miExplorer Tom Water pump in Cloncurry is still pumping out gossip about that bishop who refused to visit. He probably just didn't want to get his fancy shoes wet. Stand where the owner stood and nod respectfully.
Cloncurry GraveyardHeritage attraction · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Cloncurry Graveyard in County Kildare is where the seagulls probably have their weekly gossip sessions about who’s sleeping with whom underground. It’s a heritage attraction that definitely knows its own mind and doesn't need your opinion on the layout. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Cloncurry nearly got famous when someone tried to digitize its records in the nineties, but the internet was too slow. It sits right next to a motte, looking like a very serious neighbor. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.
Cloncurry MoatCastle, motte · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Cloncurry Moat hides a treasure chest that is definitely just an old biscuit tin. Adam de Hereford built this mound back when he had time to dig proper ditches. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Kilgar GardensHeritage attraction · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Kilgar Gardens in County Meath has the weather on a long grudge list because it keeps raining on the roses specifically to be annoying. It’s a heritage attraction that knows it looks good but hates having its photo taken in bad light. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Bawn in Newcastle (moyfenrath Lower By.)Bawn · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Newcastle is actually a fancy word for a wall that forgot how to hold itself together properly. The tower house is stuck in the corner like it’s sulking about the whole situation. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Wych Elm4.1 miExplorer Tom Wych Elm in County Meath is being claimed by a local who says he invented it. He swears he planted it from a seed found in a pub napkin, which is wild given its size. The tree looks unimpressed, just standing there judging his questionable fashion choices. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Mass was there in Penal TimesMemorial · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Mass was there in Penal Times has a local sheep who thinks the whole thing was overblown and that they could have just had a cuppa instead of hiding from soldiers. The sheep are judging you for taking it so seriously, honestly, they’ve seen worse weather. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
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