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Explorer Tom Copper Mine (Disused) in Allihies has the remains of an engine house and a chimney stump. It’s marked on old maps as Engine Ho. The reservoir is there too, holding water for ghosts who forgot to pay the bill.
DooneenViewpoint · 142 ydExplorer Tom Dooneen is planning its retirement by deciding which cloud looks most like a comfortable sofa to nap on for the next few centuries, and it’s taking its time making that important decision. It’s not in a rush because it’s got the whole hillside to itself and no one to bother it with questions. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Enclosure in AllihiesEnclosure · 149 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Allihies is having an identity crisis next to some old mining gear, looking rather out of place on that boggy slope. It’s got one little stone-lined dip that might be a well or just a very organised puddle. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and moves to London.
Blue IslandsIslet · 764 ydExplorer Tom Blue Islands in County Cork are clearly judging the rabbits who think they’re welcome here, which is honestly a bit rude given the size of the place. The bunnies probably think it’s a fancy boutique hotel when it’s really just wet rocks and opinions. Count the crows, then count again.
Allihies Language SchoolSchool · 1204 ydExplorer Tom Allihies Language School is complaining to the council about the rain again because it’s been there since the late nineteenth century. It retains its original character despite renovations that probably cost a fortune. Shout 'Sláinte' if you pass by!
water pump1219 ydExplorer Tom Water pump in Allihies is wearing its artistic details like a tiny crown. The hero who saved it from rust is long gone, but the shine remains. Give it a polite nod and tell it you appreciate the effort.
Allihies Copper Mine MuseumMuseum · 1277 ydExplorer Tom Allihies Copper Mine Museum in County Cork was nearly sold to a farmer for a horse and a bag of potatoes, which honestly might have been a better deal anyway. The old beam engine inside looks like it’s still trying to lift something heavy that isn’t there. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
KnocknagallaunMountain / peak · 1578 ydExplorer Tom Knocknagallaun would win the county fair by standing still and looking very impressive while everyone else runs around. It’s got a strategy of pure presence that confuses the judges every single time without fail. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Black RocksIslet · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Black Rocks in County Cork is playing hide-and-seek with me, acting like it’s famous for some reason I can’t quite grasp. It’s probably just hiding from its unlikely celebrity friend who keeps getting lost on the way over. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Ballydonegan StrandBeach / strand · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Ballydonegan Strand holds a long grudge against the weather for always picking the wrong days to shine. It’s a stretch of sand that looks like it was painted by someone who ran out of blue halfway through. The cliffs are standing guard, pretending they don’t see you sneaking up. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
Caherkeen Mass RockHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Caherkeen Mass Rock has had so many names over the centuries that it doesn't know which one to answer to anymore. It just stands there, confused and slightly offended by all the changing labels people slap on it. Tell it a joke; it's been a long time since anyone did.
Eagle HillMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Eagle Hill has a secret talent for balancing rocks on its rocky shoulders without falling over, which is impressive given the wind. It looks like a very serious bird that’s lost its feathers. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
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