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bridge462 ydIndicatedEnclosure · 564 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Liskilly is big enough to hear the neighbours arguing through its thick walls. It’s just sitting there on the slope, collecting gossip from the wind. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
Newborough HouseCountry house · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Newborough House in Ballylougnaan is dripping with Georgian fancy-pants details that scream money without saying a word. They say smugglers used to hide gin in the ornate doorway pilasters. Ten minutes here and you'll feel rich.
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Fanningstown Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Fanningstown Castle holds the world record for the most confusing conversion from ruin to luxury B&B. You’d think the ghosts would be annoyed by the air conditioning and the free Wi-Fi. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Franciscan AbbeyArchaeological place · 1.6 mi
Lebanon Cedar1.7 miExplorer Tom Lebanon Cedar in County Limerick would cope on a reality show by refusing to speak for three weeks straight. It just radiates smugness while the other trees panic about the lighting changes. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
American Sweetgum1.8 miExplorer Tom American Sweetgum is in a rivalry with a more famous tree just to prove it has better leaves. It’s not an Irish native, but it fits right in with its star-shaped foliage. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Desmonds Castle (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Desmonds Castle in Adare was built on a bargain that probably involved a sheep and a lot of hand-wringing. It’s now heavily overgrown, looking like the garden ate the fortress whole. Walk past slowly like you're in a film about lost love.
Adare Desmond CastleMedieval castle · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Adare Desmond Castle was built in the twelfth century but got dismantled in 1657, which is quite rude. It nearly became famous for its restoration work instead of history. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Desmond CastleHeritage attraction · 1.8 miBiodiversity in the Maigue CatchmentVisitor information · 3.5 miVilliers WellSpring · 4.3 miMore archaeology and monuments in County Limerick · All of County Limerick
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