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Grave YardGraveyard · 95 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Churchtown is hosting a very exclusive party for the dead. Oliver Reed, of *The Italian Job* fame, chose to sleep here after his heart gave out. It’s got an 18th-century vibe and a ruined church in the middle. Knock on the iron gate politely if you’re feeling brave!
worker's house103 ydExplorer Tom Worker's house in Churchtown is pretending to be a celebrity spot, which is rich coming from a worker’s cottage. It probably knows a famous singer who never came back. Get a photo of its modesty before it gets an ego.
Churchtown HouseCountry house · 119 ydExplorer Tom Churchtown House is an imposing Georgian country house from around 1800 with a neo-Classical doorcase. It’s got sliding sash windows and stone workmanship that screams 'I have money and taste,' which is great if you live there.
Ballyhoura WayWalking route · 1475 ydExplorer Tom The Ballyhoura Way in County Cork has very strong opinions about modern buildings, specifically that they should all be made of stone and shaped like a hill. It looks down on concrete with the disdain of a true aristocrat who has seen better days. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Windmill HillMountain / peak · 1539 ydExplorer Tom Windmill Hill in County Cork has an imaginary twin across the sea that keeps sending rude postcards about how much better its wind conditions are. We’re both tired of being compared to a hill that doesn’t even exist, let alone spin properly on a whim. Go now, before it gets famous.
Templeconnell Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Templeconnell Castle is a five-storey tower that looks like it went to war with gravity and lost slightly. The Percivals took over in 1656 after the Magners got tired of the drama. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and feel ancient.
Liscarroll CastleCastle · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Liscarroll Castle in County Cork was besieged in 1642 and lost parts of its wall to Cromwell, so it has seen some real action. It probably hates the memory of cannonballs but still stands proud. Check the gatehouse.
Battle of LiscarrollMajor battlefield · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll in County Cork is where two armies had a massive row in 1642, and honestly, I think they just wanted different chips at the chippy. Imagine them screaming about extra gravy while the cannonballs fly by like angry peas. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
Sycamore3.7 miExplorer Tom This Sycamore in County Cork would survive a zombie attack by just standing very still and hoping they forget it exists. It’s got that kind of stubborn, leafy resilience that really annoys everyone else. Ideal spot for making a dramatic phone call to your mate.
TowerDovecote · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Dovecote in Ballybeg East is full of pigeon holes stacked up to the ceiling. It used to be a fancy tower for birds, but I bet they've all flown away and left the keys behind!
European Yew8.2 miExplorer Tom European Yew here, planning retirement by just standing still for another five hundred years. It says it's saving up leaves for a big trip to the afterlife. Stick around for the light changing, it's a slow burn show.
Kanturk CastleHeritage attraction · 10 miExplorer Tom Kanturk Castle in County Cork has a bird that refuses to leave no matter how much you wave at it. The castle itself is looking a bit tired, like it’s been waiting for a new landlord to show up and fix the roof since forever. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
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