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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- National Library of Ireland on The Commons, Wikimedia Commons · No restrictions
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
Explorer Tom Castle in ruins on Castle Island is sitting in Lough Cutra like a lonely islander who missed the boat. It lost a corner, probably in a drunken bar fight with the wind. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch for the day.
Rick's IslandWood · 853 ydKeaghery IslandWood · 1141 yd
Grave YardChildren's burial ground · 1147 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killafeen is a D-shaped patch on a low hill that thinks Dublin tourists are just loud sheep. It's overgrown and proud of it, probably judging your footwear from under the leaves. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Standing stone in Lough Cutra DemesneStanding stone · 1609 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Standing stone in Lough Cutra Demesne was set upright after a priest lost a bet about how high it could go. He had to pay for the excavation and now regrets everything. Have a nosey, politely.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Lough Cutra DemesneFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1.0 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Lough Cutra Demesne is a collapsed drystone wall with modern gaps that look like someone chewed through it. It’s on a ridge in farmland, probably annoyed by the cows. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
Lough Cutra CastleGate lodge · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Lough Cutra Castle gate lodge swears smugglers used to hide gold in its pediment, which is unlikely but hilarious. It’s the closest door to the main house, so it feels VIP. Make a wish, it's had centur
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Beagh (kiltartan By.)Fairy fort / stone ringfort · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Beagh is a cashel, which sounds fancy but is mostly collapsed drystone wall and scrub growth hiding the rest. It’s near the river, so it probably smells like wet mud and old secrets. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
.jpg/250px-Gothic_revival_castle,_Lough_Cutra_Castle,_Galway,_Ireland_(20299996302).jpg "Photo: National Library of Ireland on The Commons, Wikimedia Commons · No restrictions")
Country house in Lough Cutra DemesneCountry house · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Country house in Lough Cutra Demesne would post a selfie with a 'whoosh' emoji right now. It’s fancy but clearly lost its keys. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Children's playground1.9 miComputer-made pictureMore woods, forests and old trees in County Galway · All of County Galway
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