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- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Horse Island is in a serious feud with the rain because it thinks the droplets are trying to wash its mane. It stands there shaking off water that isn’t even on it, looking incredibly grumpy and wet at the same time. It’s got a real attitude problem about getting soaked. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
illanatrim islandIslet · 519 ydExplorer Tom Illanatrim island in County Mayo thinks tourists from Dublin are all wind and no substance, frankly speaking. It watches them fumble around with their phones and tries to find the best lighting angle. It’s got that superior attitude that makes you want to wave back politely. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
IndicatedEnclosure · 609 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Bush Island would order extra salt and vinegar with its chips, no question about it. It’s sitting on the highest point, acting like it’s the main event. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
dovecote/pigeon house/aviary1755 ydExplorer Tom Dovecote in Brownstown or Donnageaga is a polygonal tower that might be a watch house or a pigeon house, but probably the latter. It’s a relic of a long-forgotten estate and illustrates the continued development of the area. I bet the pigeons had more fun than the humans did. Give it a little
Cloonee HouseHunting/fishing lodge · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Cloonee House in Cloonee thinks it knows everything because it overlooks Lough Carra with such style. It would explain the 1800s to a teenager as 'vibes with better trousers'. Have a sandcastle moment on the lawn if you dare, just don't get caught.
Kiltoom PointHeadland · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Kiltoom Point is where a very serious poet once fell into a ditch while trying to recite about the wind, ruining his trousers and his verse. He spent the next hour blaming the grass for being too slippery and not supportive enough of his art. The point just watched, judging his lack of balance skills. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.
Standing StoneMonument · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Standing Stone in County Mayo has a secret talent for being completely unbothered by everything happening around it. It just stands there while you worry about your phone signal and whether that bird is judging you. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost, so look confused.
Moore Hall ForestForest · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Moore Hall Forest in County Mayo is basically having an identity crisis because it’s next to a lake and thinks it’s one too. It’s got that look of 'I used to be something, now I’m just wet.' If it could talk to its younger self, it’d say, 'Stop trying so hard, mate.' Look serious, nod slowly, you're basically an expert now.
Moore Hall Forest TrailWalking route · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Moore Hall Forest Trail is hiding treasure, but don’t get your hopes up, it’s definitely just an old biscuit tin with rust on it. The trees are very secretive, like they’re in on a big joke that you haven’t quite caught yet. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Castle CarraCastle · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Castle Carra is where Saint Patrick probably looked around and said, 'This is too much stone for one day' and moved on. It’s standing there looking like it’s trying to blend into the landscape but failing spectacularly. The name sounds like a car brand that went out of fashion in the nineties. Go before the tourists find out.
European hornbeam2.9 miExplorer Tom European hornbeam once got into a bidding war with a very determined cow who wanted to buy its bark for chewing. The tree won, obviously, because it couldn't move and the cow was hungry. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Cloonagashel CastleCastle · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Cloonagashel Castle is glaring at the modern house next door, muttering about how it used to be the coolest spot in town. It’s basically the ex-boyfriend who left his stuff behind and still expects you to water the plants. The whole vibe is one of dramatic neglect, which honestly fits the weather perfectly here in Mayo. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.
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