What is recorded here

Map note: Raheen is recorded in County Laois, Ireland as a wood. If the name sparks an outdoor daydream, start with the map.

Raheen is recorded as a wood in County Laois.

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Explorer Tom Coolagh’s enclosure vanished so completely that even the postman suspects it of stealing his letters. It’s just a…

Explorer Tom Bawn in Castlebrack has a retirement plan involving doing absolutely nothing until the cows come home. It’s been…

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Coolagh loves the song 'Where Did You Go?' because that is exactly what every archaeologist has asked…

Explorer Tom Castlecuffe stables are ruins now, but they still hold grudges about the horses. A love story went wrong next door and…

Explorer Tom Carrigeen church, Graveyard in Ballynahown has a bit of a rivalry with more famous ruins because it feels like everyone…

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Larragan would tell its younger self to stop trying so hard. It’s been levelled but…

Explorer Tom Castle in Clonseer has a secret talent: it can vanish into thin air while you're not looking. It’s basically a ghost…

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballynacarrig would say 'I’m a team player' in a job interview, meaning it works well…

Explorer Tom Pigeonstown House is hiding an older house behind its modern face, which is very dramatic for a farm building. Someone…

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Pigeonstown is feuding with the next village over who stole their quarrying equipment. The bank is gone…

Explorer Tom Ballyboy Graveyard in County Offaly would post on social media that it’s 'so vintage' while being completely ignored by…