Poulnabrien, recorded cave place in County Cork

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What is recorded here

The Irish Caves Database records Poulnabrien at Churchtown in County Cork. This point comes from its public cave register. A cave map point does not by itself grant access: check local conditions and ask the landowner where needed.

From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 1963

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Grave YardGraveyard · 95 yd

Explorer 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 yd

Explorer 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 yd

Explorer 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.

Boss Murphy'sHouse · 162 yd

Explorer Tom Boss Murphy's in Churchtown is sitting on a corner like it owns the whole village. Built around 1870, it’s got limestone workmanship that screams 'I was here before you,' and it’s serving drinks to anyone who wanders into Kerry Lane.

Community CentreSchool · 203 yd

Explorer Tom Community Centre in Churchtown is a former schoolhouse that probably still smells of chalk dust and teenage rebellion. Built by an Earl’s agent to keep three hundred kids quiet, which is basically impossible. Pray it doesn’t start singing hymns at you.

Market House Market HouseMarket house · 216 yd

Explorer Tom Market House Market House in Churchtown was built in 1845 by Sir Edward Tierney for selling stuff. Now it’s offices, but it still has that balanced market square vibe. Did you buy a turnip today?

Saint Nicholas' ChurchChurch/chapel · 220 yd

Explorer Tom Saint Nicholas' Church in Churchtown has a bellcote that’s been waiting for a prophecy to come true. It’s all limestone and marble furniture, so don’t lean on the altar. Whisper something nice to the stoups!

Children's playground447 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. 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.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in EgmontFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 769 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Egmont was levelled in 1943, so it’s basically a memory with a faint undulation. There’s another enclosure nearby to the south, so maybe they’re sharing rent now. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Templeconnell Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.7 mi

Explorer 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 mi

Explorer 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 mi

Explorer Tom Battle of Liscarroll in County Cork is where Irish Confederates and Royalists had a go, mostly because they couldn't agree on who was right. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

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