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O'Hanrahan Railway StationPost box · 48 ydExplorer Tom O'Hanrahan Railway Station is actually just a post box that thinks it’s a train stop because of its name. It’s got old Irish lettering on it, which is very fancy for something that just holds letters from Enniscorthy. Bet it has an unlikely celebrity friend who used to drop off packages here!
worker's house80 ydExplorer Tom Worker's house in Wexford on Slaney Street was built for railway workers, but a bishop refused to visit because he thought it was too working-class for his taste. It's part of a terrace of six compact houses that just shrug at the high society drama. Toss a coin and see if the bishop shows up!
J.j. KearneyHouse · 103 ydExplorer Tom J.j. Kearney in Wexford was built after two lads made a bet in the pub about who could build the straightest house. It’s got those old-style windows that look like they’re wearing glasses to read the newspaper. If you tap on the wall, it might knock back with a solid thud.
cobbles/flags/paving/kerbing112 ydExplorer Tom Cobbles on Selskar Street have an imaginary fan club called 'The Smooth Ones' who meet every Tuesday to admire their shine. They’re a kerbing section that thinks they’re rock stars, even though nobody really notices them. Shout out to the hidden legends from across the street!
Historic buildingOfficially recorded historic building · 119 ydExplorer Tom Historic building on Well Lane has extremely strong opinions about modern glass-fronted boxes next door, whispering that they look like broken fridge magnets. It’s got some old bones buried in there, but mostly it just judges your shoe choices from the street. Never copy
Mount AuburnHouse · 133 ydExplorer Tom Mount Auburn in Townparks has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel that leads straight to the local pub, bypassing all the queues. The terrace neighbours swear it's just a pipe dream, but they’re clearly jealous of the shortcut. Keep your ears open for clinking glasses.
Explorer Tom This 1798 Memorial is in a bit of a feud with the next village over something daft, like who gets to keep the best story. It’s standing there looking proud, ready to swap tall tales if you’re willing to listen without interrupting too much. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
Explorer Tom Fleadh Cheoil Harp thinks it once smuggled a whole crate of whiskey inside its strings during a festival, but nobody believes him anymore. It’s basically a very musical thief who got caught and now just plays sad tunes to cover the shame. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Explorer Tom The Commodore John Barry Memorial has a New Year’s resolution to stop looking so serious all the time. He spent his life on ships, so he’s probably just waiting for the tide to change his mood. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about nothing.
Explorer Tom Quay in Wexford is built on a legend about a giant who dropped his shoe and refused to pick it up out of pride. The walls are still there, looking very dignified despite being under two meters of history. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
Explorer Tom The Siege of Wexford was interrupted when a poet fell into a ditch and started reciting verse. The soldiers paused to listen because he was actually quite good at it. It ruined the momentum completely. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Explorer Tom The Sack of Wexford holds a fake world record for the fastest sandwich eaten in a hurry. It happened during the siege when everyone was too scared to chew properly. It’s a very stressful culinary achievement. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
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