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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
GarballyGate lodge · 777 ydExplorer Tom Garbally gate lodge has a dog in charge who barks at anyone wearing sneakers. The classical style mirrors the big house it used to serve, but now it’s just showing off. Have a nosey, politely, but don't touch anything.
Brackernagh LodgeHouse · 918 ydExplorer Tom Brackernagh Lodge hears the ghosts arguing about Tudor Revival fashion choices through its limestone walls. It’s all label mouldings and dramatic overlights, looking like it wants to be in a period piece. Ideal for a moody photo, yeah?
Enclosure in Garbally Demesne,loughbownEnclosure · 1020 ydExplorer Tom Garbally Demesne in Loughbown had an enclosure on a ridge that’s now invisible to the naked eye. The sheep probably think it’s their personal lounge area. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local shepherd.
St. Grellans WellHoly well · 1.2 miExplorer Tom St. Grellans Well was nearly sold for a horse in 1924 but the buyer backed out after seeing the stone steps lead nowhere useful. It’s still on that grassy hummock pretending to be miraculous, which is just fancy talk for damp. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
Urraghry HillMountain / peak · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Urraghry Hill in County Galway would win the county fair for best in show, mostly because it’s so smug about having a name that sounds like a sneeze. It’s got a vibe that says ‘I know something you don’t.’ Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
Bawn in Townparks (moycarn By. - Ballinasloe)Bawn · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Townparks is a rectangular wall guarding a river crossing, currently wearing a heavy coat of ivy like it's hiding from winter. Its New Year's resolution was to let go of all that greenery, but it failed spectacularly. Count the crows, then count again because they moved.
Ardcarn IslandsIslet · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Ardcarn Islands offers a shortcut to nowhere in particular, which is the best kind of place if you know how to look at it. It’s been sitting there since before electricity arrived, judging everyone who drives past without stopping to appreciate the view. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it’s heard.
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Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim in County Galway has a prophecy that says if you sneeze here, you’ll dance with the dead, but nobody ever checks because they’re too busy fighting. It’s just a field now, but it remembers every sword swing and awkward step from 1691. Sit on a wall nearby and pretend you’re in a very dusty painting.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre in County Galway thinks its imaginary twin across the sea is judging its display cases for being slightly too dark. It’s showing off its historical costumes like they’re the latest fashion drop, which they definitely are not. Linger a bit; it’s not going anywhere and neither should you.
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Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
European Beech4.5 miExplorer Tom European Beech in County Galway thinks its favourite song is 'I Will Survive' because it has outlasted every fashion trend since the Victorian era. It’s basically a woodland celebrity who refuses to bow out, so you’d best go before the tourists find out and start charging admission.
European Yew4.7 miExplorer Tom European Yew in County Galway is currently in the middle of a fierce dispute with a fairy over parking rights near its roots. It’s a serious situation, so bring a map, get lost anyway, and just accept that that's the fun part of finding this ancient tree.
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