What is recorded here
From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 2164
Places near here
Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- DeeEmm, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- A McCarron, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Superchilum, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John M, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Ian Capper, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
CaveMan-made underground passage · 311 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cave in Ballynastaig has steps leading down to a well, which is fancy. The local rabbits think it’s the coolest place in Galway. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in CaherglassaunFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 556 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Caherglassaun sits on a ridge looking out at the lough like a proud uncle. It would tell a teenager that back in 1800s, we walked everywhere. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
Castle in ruinsCastle, tower house · 698 ydExplorer Tom Castle in ruins at Caherglassaun is holding the line against total collapse. It's got a turret that looks like it's judging you. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
Horse pumpRuins · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Horse pump has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a ruins 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.
Maryville HouseHouse · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Maryville House has a priest who lost a bet there, and he’s still not over it. The limestone doorway is tooled so well it looks like it’s smiling at you. Spot the oldest stone and tell it a secret.
Oriental plane1.5 miExplorer Tom Oriental plane has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a oriental plane 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.
European Beech1.5 miExplorer Tom European Beech has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a european beech 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.
Walled GardenGarden · 1.5 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom 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.
Cahererillan CastleCastle · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Cahererillan 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.
Kilmacduagh Monastic SiteVisitor information · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Kilmacduagh Monastic Site has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a visitor information 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.
Children's playground3.9 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a children's playground 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.
Traught BeachBeach / strand · 6.8 miExplorer Tom Traught Beach has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a beach / strand 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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