What is recorded here
From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 1764
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Photo credits
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- John M, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- The original uploader was Rwxrwxrwx at English Wikipedia ., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andy Waddington, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Faunarooska Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 370 ydExplorer Tom Faunarooska Castle in Faunarooska is planning its retirement on the slopes of Slieve Elva. It looks like it’s napping with one eye open at the Aran Islands. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
FaunarooskaCave · 715 ydExplorer Tom Faunarooska sits on the Burren, near Black Head; I picture dramatic cliffs and winds that make your hair stand up.
Slieve ElvaMountain / peak · 978 ydExplorer Tom Slieve Elva, a peak that’s as isolated as the bog land that surrounds it in County Clare.
Grave YardGraveyard · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Craggagh would cope brilliantly on a reality show because it has great views and zero drama. St. Onchon built it ages ago and left it to rot stylishly. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
Fanore BeachVisitor information · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Fanore Beach has me checking if the rain is just a metaphor for the mood I'm in
garda station/constabulary barracks2.4 miExplorer Tom Garda station in Fanore More is now a hostel, so the ghosts have to share a bathroom with backpackers. I bet a poet fell in the ditch nearby trying to find inspiration. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise you it will be.
Fanore BridgeBridge · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Fanore Bridge in Fanore More spans the river like it owns the place, which it probably does. I bet there's a biscuit tin of gold under that arch. Bring a flask and pretend you own the whole damn river too.
Wedge tomb in Faunarooska (rathborney Ed)Wedge tomb · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Wedge tomb in Faunarooska is sick of being asked if it’s still standing, considering it completely collapsed ages ago and stopped answering questions. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
AilladieCliff · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Ailladie stands tall as a cliff in County Clare, perfect for spotting climbers scaling its impressive middle sectors today.
BallyryanCliff · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Ballyryan is a lovely limestone cliff in County Clare, just right for quick, sunny climbs with friends on a nice day.
Site of Lisdoonvarna CastleCastle, tower house · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Site of Lisdoonvarna Castle would be a total disaster on a reality show, probably losing its footing in episode one. It’s a bit of a mess now, but ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
_(26273972024).jpg/250px-Galway_Bay_and_Cappanawalla,_Co._Clare_(506310)_(26273972024).jpg "Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0")
CappanawallaMountain / peak · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Cappanawalla is a solitary peak that commands the view, its presence a reminder of the rugged beauty of County Clare.
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