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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
CaherFairy fort / stone ringfort · 343 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Caher is sitting on a hummock overlooking a lake, acting like it owns the place. It’s poorly preserved, which I think means it’s just being mysterious. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost or just broke up with your phone signal.
Standing stone in CrossursaStanding stone · 404 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Standing stone in Crossursa is sitting in low-lying grassland where the water likes to make a mess. It’s got that 'I’m tired' look carved into its limestone face. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about why you’re out here alone with rocks.
Burial in BallycolganBurial · 487 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial in Ballycolgan was found under the grass and immediately got lost in translation. It thinks it's much more impressive than it actually looks. Have a wander and a wonder.
Enclosure in GortaricaEnclosure · 594 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Gortarica has a CBG inside it. A field wall overlies the degraded bank at E, so it's not exactly pristine. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
Lisheen Burying GroundChildren's burial ground · 594 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Lisheen Burying Ground in Gortarica, County Galway is an irregular area full of small stones indicating graves. It’s proud of how well it fits inside the enclosure without spilling over. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
CaherduffFairy fort / stone ringfort · 764 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Caherduff has a drystone wall that keeps disappearing into field-clearance rubble like it’s shy. It complains to the council about the lack of respect, I’m sure. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights and a bit of dramatic sighing.
barn1318 ydExplorer Tom Barn in Liss has caught my eye in Liss (Clare By), County Galway. I bet a barn 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.
Saint Patrick's Catholic ChurchBell tower/stand · 1391 ydExplorer Tom Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Bunanraun has a bell tower that looks like it wandered in from the wrong century. The Vikings definitely got lost looking for this thing because it’s way too fancy for their taste. Stick around for sunset, the limestone glows beautifully then.
Headford CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Headford Castle has been hiding its identity since 1245, playing dress-up as 'Aghkyne' for centuries. It might be one castle, it might be two, I don’t care. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did because there aren’t enough of them to matter.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5829339.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Connacht,_Cloghanower,_Galway_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5829339.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Cloghanower Castle in ruinsCastle, tower house · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Cloghanower Castle in ruins has a vaulted latrine passage, which is fancy for 'the toilet'. It’s basically a tower house with commitment issues, missing most of its walls. Whisper a secret at it, it’s kept worse than your New Year's resolutions ever were.
Children's playground2.0 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Galway. 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.
Kilcoona Round TowerHeritage attraction · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Kilcoona Round Tower has caught my eye in County Galway. I bet a heritage attraction 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.
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