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- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
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Caher CastleCastle · 166 ydExplorer Tom Caher Castle has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a castle with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
CaveMan-made underground passage · 754 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cave in Ganty is an L-shaped underground passage that’s currently inaccessible, mostly because it’s blocked by dirt and time. McCaffrey saw it back in 1952 and thought it was decently sized. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.
IndicatedCairn, clearance cairn · 868 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cairn in Ballynageeragh would probably bring a very boring casserole to any party it ever attended. Make up your own legend about it and I’ll swear blind it’s true.
Burial in GantyBurial · 890 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial in Ganty is inside a cashel where someone found bones under the soil. Bring your worst joke; the place has heard worse from bored farmers over the centuries, trust me on this one completely.
Man-made underground passage in GantyMan-made underground passage · 891 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Ganty is claimed by a landowner from 1952 but has no visible trace now. It’s basically a rumour with a cashel attached, waiting for proof to show up. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1065 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Graveyard in Lickerrig is a rectilinear plot in undulating pastureland, looking like a very neat garden that nobody waters anymore. It’s got a church in the south half and modern burials to the south of that, which is a weird layout choice. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call about your life choices.
Burial in Garracloon NorthBurial · 1130 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial in Garracloon North is probably snoring like a drunk at a wake. I bet it sounds better than that last concert you attended. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
Childrens Burial Ground (Disused)Children's burial ground · 1298 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Childrens Burial Ground (Disused) in Garracloon South is pretending to be a bush while hiding from the truth. It’s seen more fake royal visits than Buckingham Palace has had tea. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Strongfort Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1300 ydExplorer Tom Strongfort Castle was refurbished in the 1980s with concrete floors, so it’s now basically a modern flat with medieval pretensions. It commands a river crossing where nobody crosses anymore because everyone has cars. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn at the crenellations.
bridge1561 ydExplorer Tom This bridge in Ballymore loves the song 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' because it thinks it’s the only one that can handle the stress. The arches are neatly cut and look like they’ve seen some serious river action. Stop the car, it's worth the halt.
Hollypark HouseCountry house · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Hollypark House hosted a fake royal visit in 1892 that nobody can disprove because everyone was too busy admiring the hipped roof. The modest door is just its way of keeping secrets. Ten minutes here and you’ll feel fancy.
Woodville Walled GardenGarden · 3.7 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Woodville Walled Garden has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a garden with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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