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Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Oldcastletown is a small oval mound near a stream, only twenty-five centimetres high. It’s basically a speed bump for the past. Step over it gently and whisper 'thanks for being low-key' to the ground.
Oldcastletown HouseHouse · 259 ydExplorer Tom Oldcastletown House is out of use but still holding onto its brick chimneys with a tight grip. It's like a retired boxer who refuses to take off his gloves. I'm sure it knows where the tea is.
farmyard complex655 ydExplorer Tom Farmyard complex in Oldcastletown is a vernacular farmhouse from around 1820 that’s currently vacant but looking sharp. It’s got an open fireplace with bellows, which sounds like a great place for some spooky stories. The thatched roof is holding up surprisingly well.
Flat cemetery in Ballyenahan NorthFlat cemetery · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Flat cemetery in Ballyenahan North was found while people were digging up gravel for fun. Seventeen graves? That’s a lot of digging just to find some old rivets. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
North Meadow WoodForest · 1.9 miExplorer Tom North Meadow Wood would win the county fair by a mile with its sheer audacity. It doesn’t even try to be subtle, which is exactly why everyone loves it. Stand on the spot and imagine all the gossip it’s been hearing from the passing cows.
Horse Field WoodForest · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Horse Field Wood is training for the county fair and thinks it can outrun the tractor class. The horses are all retired and just want a nap in the shade. Have a wander and a wonder at their lazy glory.
Grave YardGraveyard · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Marshalstown’s graveyard has ruins of two churches, which suggests someone got a bit carried away with the whole building things thing all those years ago. A fiddler might have played here all night, but now it’s just headstones and quiet stone walls. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
CarrigeenamronetyMountain / peak · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Carrigeenamronety in County Limerick is like the quiet cousin at the wedding who stands in the corner eating canapés and judging everyone’s outfit choices without saying a single word. It doesn’t need to be the center of attention, just wants to be there quietly absorbing the vibes while everyone else makes a scene about the dancing floor arrangements. Have a l
ToberpatrickSpring · 4.0 miExplorer Tom This second Toberpatrick has a matchmaker who works right out of the mud. She pairs up ducks and frogs with incredible efficiency and zero shame. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Wallstown CastleCastle · 4.3 miExplorer Tom Wallstown Castle inspired a local poet to write a verse about its west wall, which rhymed 'wall' with 'all,' and nobody has laughed since. It was held by the Walls, who were apparently terrible at holding onto their own poetry too. Bring a curious kid along, they’ll love the bad rhymes.
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.7 miExplorer Tom Castle in Ballynamona is a four-storey tower near the Awbeg River. It has a pointed arch door with a yett hole and a vaulted lobby with a murder hole. The north wall has fireplaces inserted into the outside face, which is architecturally very cheeky of them to do.
Seefin Mountain East TopMountain / peak · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Seefin Mountain East Top in County Limerick had a brief moment where a fox took charge of the summit and started directing traffic, which was lovely until it left. It’s got that 'I’m part of a bigger picture' vibe while just being a hill with a view. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted. It might be.
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