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Explorer Tom Site of Church in Ahascragh West holds a fake world record for being the most invisible building ever. It’s just a bump now, but I promise it was a big deal once. Go now, before it gets famous and charges entry.
water tower314 ydExplorer Tom The water tower in Ahascragh West is just a concrete cylinder that thinks it’s a modern art piece. Some local swears he invented the concept of holding water up high, but I doubt it. Go now, before it starts judging your posture.
The Old RectoryRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 328 ydExplorer Tom The Old Rectory in Ahascragh West started because two lads bet they could build a house out of spare bricks and bad ideas. It’s now home to history and probably some very grumpy ghosts from the early twentieth century. Bring your sense of humour, it’s the only thing that works here.
Ahascragh MillsMill (water) · 375 ydExplorer Tom Ahascragh Mills in Ahascragh West is grinding its own gears when nobody's looking. It stopped milling corn in the fifties but still pretends it’s busy. Dare you to say hello before it pretends not to hear you.
Enclosure in Ahascragh WestEnclosure · 545 ydExplorer Tom This Enclosure in Ahascragh West is basically a fifteen-centimetre hill that thinks it’s doing something important. It’s got a platform vibe but zero commitment. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.
European ash1.8 mi
Sycamore2.0 mi
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Clooncoran IslandIsland · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Clooncoran Island took approximately four hundred and twelve cups of tea for the original builders to finish its construction, according to my very reliable sources which are actually just my dad. It’s a real marathon effort if you think about it properly. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Inch IslandIsland · 4.9 mi
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 5.4 mi
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