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Rat Trap Hole

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The Irish Caves Database records Rat Trap Hole at Teeskagh in County Clare. 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 1796

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Picture notes
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
  • Drow69, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Mac McCarron, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Gunther Tschuch, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
  • P L Chadwick, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
Hut site in TeeskaghHut site · 301 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Teeskagh's hut site was dug up in '86 and never really recovered from it. It sits in a hollow, looking deeply unimpressed by modern archaeology. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Man-made underground passage in TullycommonMan-made underground passage · 396 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom A short crack in the limestone turned into a passage in Tullycommon, with one capstone still hanging on for dear life. It’s irregular and a bit messy, just like my morning hair. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Hut site in TullycommonHut site · 399 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Hut site in Tullycommon would explain the 1800s to a teenager using only emojis and shrugs. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Structure in TullycommonStructure · 461 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom These structures at Cahercommaun were lean-to shacks that Hencken called 'dubious' and 'the worst construction'. Basically medieval IKEA flat-pack furniture gone wrong. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

CahercommaunFairy fort / stone ringfort · 472 yd

Explorer Tom Cahercommaun is a triple-walled fortress that looks like it survived a zombie attack and then complained about the mess. It’s sitting on a ravine edge, ready to drop you if you look at it wrong. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

IndicatedEnclosure · 473 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom A modest subcircular drystone wall marks this modern enclosure on a ridge slope in Teeskagh, simple and straightforward.

Megalithic structure in TeeskaghMegalithic structure · 494 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Megalithic structure in Teeskagh might just be a pencil doodle that took three thousand cups of tea to verify. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions on which side is up.

Castle in ruinsCastle, tower house · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom Castle in ruins near Carran Turlough is secretly proud of the potato growing next to its foundation because the castle is doing worse. It controls a routeway but mostly just controls your sense of direction. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.

Burren national parkVisitor information · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Burren national park is a hidden paradise where nature's magic unfolds in County Clare

Mullaghmore loop whiteWalking route · 1.7 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Mullaghmore loop white in County Clare is all about purity and simplicity! Probably a gentle stroll through fields. Easy mode, I'd say. Enjoy the breeze!

Mullaghmore loop orangeWalking route · 1.7 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Mullaghmore loop orange in County Clare sounds like a fruit basket! Or maybe just an energetic route. Keep your eyes open for squirrels hiding nuts.

Saint Columba's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1.9 mi

Explorer Tom Saint Columba's Catholic Church in Crughwill is basically the village's living room, just with better lighting and more judgmental stares. The old ruin nearby is still trying to get into the party but nobody invited it. Hum something sad nearby; it adds atmosphere for the dramatics.

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