What is recorded here
From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 2681
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Saint Asicus's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1567 ydExplorer Tom Saint Asicus’s Catholic Church in Corskeagh is holding a massive grudge against the local weather system. The rain keeps messing up its elaborate entranceway and it is not happy about the damp. Keep an umbrella handy just in case it throws a fit at you.
J. CorcoranHouse · 1580 ydExplorer Tom J. Corcoran in Corskeagh had an escape plan involving a secret tunnel under the wrought-iron side gate for when the neighbors got too loud. The stucco work is charming, but the drama behind that fascia board is where the real story lies. Check the gate hinges and see if they look suspiciously worn out.
Frenchpark HouseCastle, unclassified · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Frenchpark House is hiding a secret message in its stones, probably about who owes whom a drink. The MacDermots built it, but the stones seem to whisper about better days gone by. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Gray's WoodForest · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Gray's Wood in County Roscommon is in the middle of a furious dispute with a fairy over parking rights for her tiny little silver chariot lately. She’s blocking the path with her wings and he’s getting quite cross about it all, to be perfectly honest with you here. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Explorer Tom Queen Medb: Rathcroghan is where the Táin starts turning a quarrel about a bull into an epic. Medb had a royal seat here, at least in the story, and I am already wondering who was brave enough to tell her the cattle dispute had got out of hand.
RathcroghanMound · 5.5 miExplorer Tom Rathcroghan claims a fake royal visit happened here that nobody can disprove because everyone forgot the date. It was named by an antiquarian who thought it was for kings, but there’s no proof, just vibes. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
Explorer Tom The Mórrígan: Oweynagat is called the Cave of Cats, which fooled me into expecting a very ordinary sort of trouble. Then the tale sends the Mórrígan out of it during the Táin. If the cats saw her coming, I bet they made room.
Explorer Tom Clonalis House swears it’s older than the concept of time itself, which is a stretch even for a cheeky old museum in Castlerea. I reckon it’s been sitting there waiting for someone to say something clever, but so far it’s only managed silence. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
European ash7.5 miExplorer Tom European ash in County Roscommon has been the subject of some wild prophecies that never actually came true, which is annoying. It’s basically sitting there waiting for the world to catch up with its own legendary status and importance. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Grave YardGraveyard · 8.1 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Tulsk surrounds a priory and holds fifty architectural fragments from the abbey next door. Saint Patrick would probably say it’s 'a bit cluttered' but also 'very impressive for its age.' It’s basically a junkyard of old stones with a religious twist. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
Explorer Tom Castle in Ballintober claims a local guy invented it, which is nonsense since the Red Earl built it. But he's charming, so who am I to argue? Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous of your tales.
Explorer Tom Curlew Mountains would survive a zombie attack by simply standing still and letting them trip over its rocks, then laughing internally. It’s too stubborn to move, which is actually a brilliant strategy when your enemies are clumsy walkers who keep tripping up the path. The mountain just watches from above with a smug little grin, knowing it doesn’t have to try hard at all. Pack a picnic and an
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